Bewdley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley’s crime profile in November 2023 revealed a stark outlier: 'Other crime' occurred at a rate 131% above the UK average, a figure that sharply contrasts with the area’s overall safety. The built-up area recorded 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 32% below the national average of 7.5. This discrepancy highlights a combination of local conditions and broader trends. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 24.1% of all crimes, yet remained 54% below the UK average—a reflection of Bewdley’s relatively low levels of serious violence. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.1%, though it was 14% above the UK average, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of the holiday shopping season. The area’s low rates of vehicle crime (40% below the UK average) and shoplifting (45% below) suggest that its compact, possibly low-density nature limits opportunities for such offences. However, the surge in 'Other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—raises questions about underreporting or the inclusion of less frequent, yet impactful, events. Seasonal context, including darker evenings and Black Friday activity, likely influenced patterns. Bewdley’s data illustrates a microcosm of national crime trends, with some categories aligning closely with the UK average and others diverging significantly, underscoring the need for nuanced analysis.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in 'Other crime,' which surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), and 'Other theft,' which doubled (1 to 2). These jumps, alongside a 100% rise in robbery, highlight a shift in crime composition that contrasts with declines in other areas. Vehicle crime, for instance, dropped by 50% (from 6 to 3), a reduction consistent with seasonal factors like reduced daylight hours limiting opportunities for such offences. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 17.6% (17 to 14), remaining 54% below the UK average. This divergence underscores Bewdley’s unique crime mix, where property-related offences like shoplifting (down 25%) and vehicle crime (down 50%) are lower than national rates, but categories such as 'Other crime'—which includes unclassified or less frequent incidents—stand out as an anomaly. Residents may find the 131% spike in 'Other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for further clarity on what these incidents entail.

Bewdley’s crime rate in November 2023 rose by 7.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.8 to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a shift in local patterns that may warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 11,348 residents. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Bewdley’s size. This statistic underscores the area’s relative safety, even as specific crime types like 'Other crime' show significant deviations from national norms. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Bewdley’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of its compact built-up area and seasonal dynamics, such as the impact of dark evenings and holiday shopping events on local activity.