Bebington Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bebington's January 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 53.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (47.9% of total incidents), followed by public order (10.2%) and anti-social behaviour (10.2%). This concentration of violent crime, while lower than the UK average, raises questions about local factors such as community dynamics or seasonal pressures. January's shorter days and post-holiday lull may have contributed to reduced retail activity, potentially explaining the 84% below-average rate for shoplifting. However, the sharp rise in public order offences—35.7% higher than December 2024—suggests underlying tensions that could be influenced by the area's character as a commuter town with mixed residential and commercial zones. The stark disparity between Bebington's crime profile and the UK's, where property crimes dominate, may reflect the built-up area's focus on services and public spaces, which could drive interpersonal conflicts. While the overall rate remains low, the increase in public order offences and the persistence of violent crime highlight areas requiring targeted attention.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft and robbery, both rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to colder weather driving thefts from unsecured vehicles. Public order offences rose by 35.7% (14 to 19), the largest month-on-month increase, suggesting heightened tensions in communal spaces or disruptions during the post-holiday period. Violent crimes remained 36% below the UK average, with 1.6 per 1,000 residents—though this figure does not negate the need for vigilance, as 89 incidents still represent a significant portion of total crimes. The sharp 66.7% decrease in vehicle crime (from 6 to 2) may reflect reduced car usage during January, a trend consistent with shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring local crime trends, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or public events.

Bebington's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 23.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the post-holiday seasonal pattern typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may partly explain lower outdoor crime. Locally, 186 crimes were reported over 31 days, averaging roughly 6 crimes per day—a figure that, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 308 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within Bebington's population of 57,202. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime in a given month without overgeneralising the risk. The drop in overall crime may also reflect the impact of seasonal transitions, such as the closure of holiday markets and reduced foot traffic in commercial areas during colder weather.