Bedworth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 in Bedworth revealed a notable imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for 33.8% of all reported crimes compared to 26.9% for violent crimes. This 7 percentage point difference suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, potentially influenced by the area's built-up character and seasonal transitions. The overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents placed Bedworth 12.8% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect local factors such as population density and community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, contributing 30.4% of all crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to the extended evenings of spring, which can alter social interactions in public spaces. Shoplifting and criminal damage also showed marked increases relative to national benchmarks, indicating targeted retail areas or environmental factors. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to longer daylight hours and the clocks moving forward, likely played a role in shaping these patterns. The interplay between local geography and crime trends continues to be a complex area for analysis, requiring careful consideration of both demographic and environmental variables.

March 2025 saw a 105.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 38 to 78 incidents. This surge, which now constitutes 30.4% of all crimes, far exceeds the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 residents and may be linked to the extended evenings of spring. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 133.3% (9 to 21), while possession of weapons increased by 200% (1 to 3), both of which suggest potential spikes in community tensions or environmental factors. In contrast, drug-related crimes fell by 80% (10 to 2), and robbery dropped by 50% (2 to 1), indicating some positive trends in specific categories. Violent crimes.4 per 1,000, remained 12% below the UK average, a pattern that could reflect local policing strategies or community characteristics. The property-to-violent crime balance, with 87 property crimes versus 69 violent ones, highlights a persistent focus on non-violent criminal activity in the area, which may be influenced by the built-up nature of Bedworth and its associated retail and social spaces.

Bedworth's crime rate in March 2025 (8.8 per 1,000) marked a 36.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, a jump that underscores the volatility of crime patterns in this built-up area. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 8 crimes per day across the 31-day period, a figure that would be immediately relevant to residents concerned about local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, suggests a consistent level of criminal activity that requires ongoing attention. When compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, Bedworth's rate highlights a localised challenge in crime management, though the area's population of 29,102 provides a context for these statistics. The previous month's rate was lower, indicating that the March figures may reflect temporary factors such as seasonal transitions or specific events. This comparison also reveals that while Bedworth's violent crime rate is below the UK average, the higher proportion of property-related offences suggests a different set of risk factors for residents compared to the national picture.