Bebington Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bebington's crime profile in December 2025 continues to demonstrate a marked improvement, with an overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—47.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This places the built-up area firmly within the safer end of the national spectrum, a position reinforced by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (42.1% of total incidents) and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). These figures, while significant, remain 38% and 23% below their respective UK averages, suggesting that local factors may be mitigating the usual pressures of a densely populated urban environment. The seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping and the emptying of homes over the holidays—typically correlates with spikes in retail crime and public order issues. Yet Bebington’s data shows a more stable profile, with anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents both below their UK counterparts by 68% and 62% respectively. This may be partly explained by the area’s compact, community-focused nature, where informal social controls and local policing could contribute to the suppression of minor crimes. The balance between violent and property crime is also noteworthy: while violence and sexual offences dominate, property crimes account for only 31.3% of total incidents, a proportion significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped more by interpersonal conflicts than by economic deprivation or spatial vulnerabilities. The overall picture, therefore, is one of relative stability and controlled risk, with the area’s performance in key categories offering a contrast to the broader national trends.

December 2025 saw a 700% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 8 incidents—a sharp but isolated spike that may reflect unclassified or emerging types of criminal activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 29.2% (24 → 17), and drug-related incidents fell by 50% (14 → 7), both of which align with the broader trend of overall crime reduction. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) remains 38% below the UK average, a consistent performance that may be linked to local policing strategies or community initiatives. Public order offences also saw a 41.2% increase (17 → 24), though this remains 9% below the national average, suggesting that while incidents are rising, they are still relatively contained. The drop in possession of weapons (from 3 to 1) represents a 66.7% decrease, a change that may indicate improved enforcement or reduced demand in the area. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even in a generally low-crime environment.

Bebington's December 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.1, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This translates to roughly 7 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 267 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 57,202, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The contrast with the UK average, where the national rate stands at 7.0 per 1,000, highlights Bebington’s performance as significantly safer than the national benchmark. This is particularly notable given the seasonal pressures of December, which typically see spikes in retail crime and public order issues in many areas. The drop in violent crime compared to the previous month further reinforces this trend, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement may be contributing to this positive shift.