Wootton (Bedford) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Wootton (Bedford) recorded 13 crimes across a population of 9,465, translating to a crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 78.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark pattern: 8 out of 13 incidents (61.5%) were classified as violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the share of property crimes (15.4% each for anti-social behaviour and other theft). This violent crime dominance is consistent with the area’s seasonal context—February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may have limited opportunities for certain types of crime. The UK comparison further highlights that Wootton’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 61% below the national average for this category, while anti-social behaviour and other theft rates are 78% and 52% below UK averages respectively. These figures suggest a combination of geographic factors, such as the area’s suburban or semi-rural nature, and the limited presence of high-risk environments like dense nightlife or retail hubs. The low crime rate, however, does not eliminate the need for vigilance, as even small numbers can have localized impacts. The seasonal context also raises questions about how crime patterns might shift as the year progresses, particularly with the onset of warmer weather and increased outdoor activity.

February 2026 saw a 55.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 18 to 8, the most significant decline among all crime categories. This reduction, combined with a 50% drop in 'other crime' (from 2 to 1), suggests a marked improvement in public safety. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 61% below the UK average of 2.3, a disparity that highlights Wootton’s relative safety. Anti-social behaviour and other theft also fell below UK averages by 78% and 52% respectively. For residents, the daily crime count of 0 incidents over 28 days provides a tangible sense of security. These figures contrast sharply with the UK’s broader trends, indicating that Wootton’s low population density and possibly its suburban character contribute to its crime profile.

Wootton (Bedford) recorded 1.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in February 2026, a 50.2% drop from the previous month’s rate of 2.8. This represents a sharp decline, with daily crime activity averaging 0 incidents over 28 days. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,465, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 728 residents during the month. Contextually, this is exceptionally low compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 13 crimes reported, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected remains minimal. This stark contrast to the UK average underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile, though seasonal factors like the pre-spring lull in February may have played a role. The monthly exposure figure further illustrates that residents face a significantly lower risk of crime than the national average, a pattern consistent with Wootton’s historical data.