Bewdley Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,348 residents, Bewdley recorded 57 crimes in March 2023, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 people. This rate is 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a significant deviation that positions Bewdley as a relatively low-crime area. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 40.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 19.3%) and other theft (8 incidents, 14.0%). These figures suggest a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal incidents rather than property-related offences. The seasonal context of March, marked by the transition to spring and longer evenings, may have influenced patterns, particularly for anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which often peak during periods of increased social activity. However, the lower-than-average rates for violent crimes and property damage indicate that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing presence, or the built-up area’s characteristics—may play a role in mitigating crime. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary further supports the idea that Bewdley’s crime profile is shaped by its demographic and geographic context, which likely includes a mix of residential and commercial spaces that do not heavily concentrate high-risk activities.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in crime mix, with violent crimes making up 40.4% of the total, compared to 27% for property crimes. This reflects a significant imbalance, as violent offences outnumbered property-related incidents by more than double. The category of ‘other theft’ stood out as the only crime type exceeding the UK average, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 (19% above the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000). Conversely, violent crimes were 27% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a lower incidence of such offences compared to national trends. A resident would find the breakdown of violent crimes particularly useful, as it highlights the need for targeted community initiatives or police resources in addressing this category. The month also saw a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, a figure that may align with Bewdley’s built-up area status, where property damage could be less common than in more industrial regions.

In March 2023, Bewdley recorded 57 crimes over 31 days, equating to approximately 2 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in the area, though it remains a local metric without a UK-wide equivalent. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With a total population of 11,348, this translates to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while 57 crimes may seem substantial in absolute terms, the rate per capita places Bewdley well below national benchmarks. This comparison underscores the area’s relative safety, though it invites further consideration of local factors that may contribute to this disparity, such as community engagement or policing strategies tailored to the area’s specific needs.