Bewdley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 33.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including seasonal patterns and the built-up nature of the area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and vehicle crime (10.9%). The dominance of violent crime is notable, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Seasonal context suggests that May's bank holidays and extended daylight hours may have influenced activity patterns, contributing to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the 28% above-average rate for vehicle crime could be linked to increased traffic or parking activity in the area. Conversely, the 52% below-average rate for criminal damage and arson may reflect effective community measures or reduced outdoor activity during this time. The breakdown also reveals a stark contrast in property crime trends: while burglary spiked by 400%, shoplifting and possession of weapons both increased from zero to one incident, a small but significant shift that warrants monitoring. These patterns underscore the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention, particularly in addressing the surge in burglary and the emergence of low-level property crimes.

May 2024 saw a 400% surge in burglary cases, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents, a stark contrast to the 62.5% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 8 to 3. This divergence in property crime trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity during May's bank holidays. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 35.3%, from 17 to 11 incidents, potentially linked to local initiatives or shifts in community engagement. Shoplifting and possession of weapons each doubled from zero to one incident, a small but significant change that could signal emerging patterns in retail areas or youth-related activity. The area's violent crime rate, at 2.3 per 1,000, remains 19% below the UK average, though this is offset by vehicle crime, which is 28% above the national rate. These variations highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

Bewdley's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% increase from April's 4.2 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position 33.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 64 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the month's seasonal dynamics. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower bracket compared to national averages. This statistic, however, should be contextualised by Bewdley's built-up character within Wyre Forest, where population density and local activity patterns may influence reporting rates. The increase from April may partly explain shifts in crime mix, particularly the sharp rise in burglary and shoplifting, which warrant closer attention to local vulnerabilities during extended daylight hours and public events.