Bedworth Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 29,102 residents, August 2024 saw 319 crimes reported—an average of 10 crimes per day. This translates to a crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents, placing Bedworth 34.1% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The most frequent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (24.1%), and shoplifting (15.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as August is a peak holiday month, potentially increasing opportunities for crimes like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting in retail areas. The higher-than-average rate for violence and sexual offences may reflect local factors, such as the town’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Shoplifting rates were 139% above the UK average, likely tied to Bedworth’s retail presence and the influx of visitors during the summer. Anti-social behaviour, which was 88% above the UK average, could be influenced by local community dynamics or environmental factors, though further data would be needed to confirm.

August 2024 marked significant shifts in crime trends for Bedworth. Robbery rates surged by 200% compared to July, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened vulnerability during summer evenings or changes in policing focus. Bicycle theft also doubled, with 5 reported cases, compared to 0 in July, possibly linked to increased cycling during warmer weather or targeted thefts near local amenities. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 20 to 10 incidents, due to seasonal changes in property occupancy or reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-highest category, 88% above the UK average, with 77 incidents reported. This category’s consistency may indicate persistent local challenges. Other theft was 30% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or lower opportunities for such crimes in Bedworth compared to the national picture.

In August 2024, Bedworth’s crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents represented a 6.7% decrease from July’s rate of 11.8 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, may reflect seasonal adjustments or temporary reductions in certain crime types. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly 10 crimes per day, a figure that could be contextualised by comparing it to the UK’s broader average (which is not provided here). Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 91 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, may be influenced by Bedworth’s population density and local infrastructure. For a resident, this means a 1-in-91 chance of being directly involved in a crime during August, a statistic that underscores the need for community vigilance. The comparison also highlights the disparity between Bedworth’s property crime trends and the UK average: shoplifting, for instance, was 139% above the national figure, whereas burglary was 38% below. These contrasts suggest that local conditions, such as retail footfall or housing stock, play a significant role in shaping crime patterns distinct from the UK average.