Bedworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bedworth’s crime profile in February 2024, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, was 20% above the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge that may be influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 16.8% of crimes and 33% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area with limited public amenities. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 85% above the UK average, highlighting vulnerabilities in retail environments despite the overall stability in crime rates. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—might have contributed to a pre-spring lull in some crime types, yet the persistence of violent crime suggests deeper factors, such as socioeconomic pressures or unmet community needs. The area’s crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents, 21.1% above the UK average, indicates a need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the disproportionate rise in violent and property-related offences. This pattern contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where violent crime typically accounts for a smaller share of total incidents, suggesting unique local pressures that require tailored responses.

February 2024 saw a striking 133.3% increase in possession of weapons, with incidents rising from 3 to 7. This surge, though still relatively low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or unmet demand for illicit items during the winter months. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7%, from 12 to 20, a jump that could be linked to colder weather driving more indoor-related incidents or targeted acts of vandalism. Vehicle crime also climbed by 43.8%, from 16 to 23, influenced by increased anti-theft measures reducing shoplifting but not necessarily vehicle-related offences. Conversely, other theft fell by 50.0%, from 20 to 10, and burglary dropped by 46.2%, from 13 to 7, indicating possible success in addressing specific vulnerabilities. Shoplifting remained 85% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local businesses despite the overall decline in some categories.

Bedworth’s crime rate in February 2024 remained largely stable compared to January, with a 1.2% increase from 8.5 to 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This minimal shift suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 9 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the population. This rate, though slightly above the UK average, is tempered by the area’s relatively small population, which may influence the visibility of individual incidents. The stability in overall rates contrasts with the sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, underscoring the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends.