Bebington Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Bebington's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a figure that translates to a tangible sense of security for local residents. This rate, when contextualised to daily life, means that each resident faces a 1-in-248 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a distinct pattern: nearly half of all incidents involved violence and sexual offences, a category that itself is 28% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its prevalence in Bebington is less severe than in other parts of the country. The remaining crimes were predominantly property-related, with shoplifting accounting for 10% of all incidents and burglary at 2.2%. These figures are particularly striking given that Bebington's shoplifting rate is 26% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's retail environment or local policing strategies. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—appears to have contributed to a pre-spring lull in property crime. This balance between violent and property crime highlights the combination of local factors, from community engagement to the built environment, in shaping Bebington's unique crime profile.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 400% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This increase, while concerning, remains below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 residents. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50%, dropping from 10 to 5 cases, a decline that aligns with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between Bebington and the UK: anti-social behaviour rates are 71% lower than the national average, while vehicle crime is 77% below. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 26% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments may be more secure or better policed than national benchmarks. These variations highlight the importance of area-specific crime analysis, as Bebington's profile diverges significantly from the UK average in both violent and property crime categories.

Bebington's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity in winter, which may partly explain lower property crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 8 crimes per day over 29 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 57,202, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 248 residents over the course of the month. While this ratio may seem abstract, it illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Bebington remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the contrast between Bebington's measured approach to crime and broader UK trends, where higher rates of property crime and anti-social behaviour are more common. This comparison underscores the area's relative safety, particularly in categories like shoplifting and burglary, where Bebington's rates are 26% and 67% below the UK average respectively.