Bewdley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Bewdley's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 223 residents over the course of the month, suggesting a relatively low level of risk for individuals in the built-up area. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (25.5% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (23.5%), and vehicle crime (13.7%). These figures align with the area's character as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited nightlife infrastructure, which may explain the lower prevalence of violent crime compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns, with the winter month seeing reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in crime that may have contributed to the overall lower rate. However, the spike in anti-social behaviour remains an outlier, linked to localised social dynamics or temporary factors not captured by the data. The balance between property and violent crime in Bewdley differs from the UK average, with property-related offences (anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary) accounting for 53.2% of all reported crimes, compared to the UK's higher proportion of violent crime. This suggests a community where interpersonal disputes and vehicle-related incidents may play a larger role in shaping local crime patterns than nationwide trends. The area's 36.6% gap below the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining safety, though the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour warrants further attention.

February 2024 saw a 550% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 13 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with a 50% decrease in burglary, which dropped from 4 to 2. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 250%, increasing from 2 to 7 incidents. These shifts suggest a notable reallocation of criminal activity, with anti-social behaviour becoming the most prevalent category (25.5% of total crimes). While violence and sexual offences fell 47.8% compared to January, their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 remains 56% below the UK average. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 14% above the UK average, indicating a unique local challenge. Residents may find the 36.6% gap between Bewdley's rate and the UK average particularly relevant, as it highlights the area's relative safety despite the recent spike in certain categories.

Bewdley's crime rate in February 2024 rose 15.7% compared to January's 3.9 per 1,000, reaching 4.5 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, remains 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Daily crime in the area averaged 2 incidents per day over 29 days, translating to one reported crime for every 223 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to national averages. The shift in crime patterns may reflect seasonal dynamics, with winter months typically seeing reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for certain offences. However, the 15.7% rise in the overall rate highlights a need to monitor local factors that could influence crime trends, such as changes in community engagement or temporary events.