Bewdley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bewdley’s crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 39.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 27% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend of lower violent crime in this area compared to the national context. The built-up nature of Bewdley, situated within the Wyre Forest district, likely contributes to this pattern, as smaller communities with strong local networks often see reduced rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 22.4% of total crimes, and remained 10% below the UK average. This may be influenced by the area’s character as a historic market town with limited nightlife infrastructure, which could reduce opportunities for alcohol-fueled disturbances. Seasonal factors also played a role, as September marked the transition back to school and university term, increasing youth-related incidents. However, the overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—36.3% below the UK average—suggests that Bewdley remains a relatively safe place to live. The combination of low property crime rates (16 incidents, or 10.3% of total crimes) and the dominance of non-violent, community-focused offences like anti-social behaviour and public order violations illustrates a crime profile shaped more by local social dynamics than by systemic issues. This pattern is consistent with other small built-up areas in England, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity often correlate with lower crime rates.

September 2023 saw a 50% increase in shoplifting, rising from four to six incidents, and a 44.4% surge in anti-social behaviour, which climbed from nine to 13 cases. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the return of students and the start of the academic year, which can heighten social interactions and potential conflicts in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 88.9%, declining from nine to one incident—a stark contrast that could be linked to changes in local parking patterns or increased community vigilance during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.7% of all crimes, but this rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 27% below the UK average. Residents may find the drop in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in theft from parked vehicles, due to improved street lighting or community initiatives that have yet to be formally documented.

Bewdley's crime rate in September 2023 remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends, though localized patterns may still require closer attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of Bewdley as a relatively small but densely populated area within Wyre Forest. When scaled to the local population of 11,348, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 196 residents, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Bewdley’s position as a safer area compared to the national context, though the monthly aggregate does not reflect daily fluctuations or specific incidents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, its frequency is proportionally low, offering reassurance to residents about the area’s general safety profile.