Bedworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Bedworth’s crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 2.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a narrow but notable divergence. This urban area, home to 29,102 residents, experienced a crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.7% of all incidents (114 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (51% above). Anti-social behaviour (10.7%) and criminal damage (7.1%) followed, though the latter remained within 2% of the UK average. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: the end of the festive shopping period may have contributed to the 61.3% drop in shoplifting (from 31 to 12 incidents), while darker evenings and Bonfire Night could have amplified opportunities for violent crime. The area’s relatively high rate of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in public spaces where such crimes are more likely to occur. However, the sharp decline in drugs-related crimes (80% drop) and the lower-than-average rates of theft from the person (47% below UK average) indicate some areas of improvement. This data aligns with broader urban trends, where densely populated areas often see higher rates of violent crime, though the specific context of Bedworth’s built-up environment may require tailored approaches to address local challenges.

November 2023 saw a 17.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, rising from 97 to 114 incidents. This jump, though significant, remains 51% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 61.3% (31 to 12), likely reflecting the impact of Black Friday shopping, which may have drawn attention to retail security measures. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell 80% (10 to 2), a stark decline that could indicate targeted enforcement or seasonal shifts in illicit activity. The crime mix also shifted: while violent crime dominated (50.7% of total), property crimes dropped to 29.8% (67 of 225), a balance that diverges from the UK’s more evenly distributed profile. Residents may note the sharp reduction in shoplifting as a positive development, though the rise in violence underscores the need for continued community vigilance.

Bedworth’s November 2023 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.4% decrease from the previous month’s 9.1 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. This shift contrasts with the area’s position just 2.7% above the UK average, highlighting a localised pattern that diverges from national norms. On a daily basis, approximately 8 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Monthly exposure further contextualises this: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a ratio that, when scaled to the population of 29,102, illustrates the relative frequency of incidents in a community of this size. The decrease from October may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the end of the festive shopping period, though no direct causal link can be definitively drawn without further analysis. This comparison to the previous month and the UK average provides a nuanced picture of Bedworth’s crime profile, balancing local trends against broader national data.