Bedworth Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Bedworth for December 2025 reveals a pattern dominated by violence and anti-social behaviour, which together account for over half of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents — 35.7% above the UK average — the area's profile contrasts sharply with national trends. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, represent a 21% increase over the UK average, while anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, is 115% above the national figure. This imbalance suggests that community-based factors, such as local social dynamics or the density of public spaces, may contribute to the high prevalence of these offences. Shoplifting, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (13.5%), saw a significant 42.3% month-on-month increase, likely driven by the Christmas shopping season and the associated surge in retail activity. The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, festive events, and temporary displacement of residents — may have created conditions conducive to certain types of crime. Property crimes (103) outnumbered violent crimes (91), a shift from earlier months, indicating a possible reallocation of criminal activity toward theft-related offences. While the UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.5 per 1,000, Bedworth's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 4% below, suggesting that targeted interventions in property crime may have had some effect. The overall picture, however, remains one of elevated risk compared to the UK, with a clear need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of violence and anti-social behaviour.

December 2025 marked a sharp rise in shoplifting, with 37 incidents reported — a 42.3% increase from November. This surge aligns with the Christmas shopping peak, as retail areas likely experienced higher foot traffic and opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 35.7%, possibly linked to the festive season's social dynamics. In contrast, robbery incidents fell by 66.7%, from three to one, a drop that may reflect increased police patrols or changes in retail security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.1% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 21%. Anti-social behaviour, at 20.7% of total crimes, was 115% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in community cohesion. These figures suggest that while some crime types are being effectively managed, others demand continued focus, particularly in areas with high concentrations of retail and social activity.

Bedworth's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 9.2% compared to the previous month, falling from 10.4 to 9.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the Christmas shopping peak may have drawn law enforcement focus to retail areas, potentially deterring some offences. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately nine crimes reported each day in December, a figure that reflects both the month's length and the concentration of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a ratio that underscores the localised nature of crime in Bedworth. With a population of 29,102, this monthly exposure rate suggests that while crime remains a concern, the majority of residents are not directly affected on a daily basis. The drop in overall rate may also be influenced by the timing of holidays, with fewer opportunities for anti-social behaviour in the evenings as public spaces become less crowded.