Bewdley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley's crime profile in October 2024 reveals a striking equilibrium between property and violent crime, each contributing 33.3% of the total 69 incidents recorded. This balance, while unusual for a built-up area, may be influenced by the town's unique geography within Wyre Forest, where residential and commercial zones intersect. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places Bewdley 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that persists despite a 19.0% month-on-month increase from September's 5.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (23 incidents), remains 25% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating a relatively strong performance in this category. However, anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and burglary (8 incidents) stand out as areas of concern, with the former exceeding the UK average by 32% (1.7 vs 1.3 per 1,000) and the latter surpassing it by 112% (0.7 vs 0.3 per 1,000). These figures suggest that local challenges—such as the impact of seasonal transitions and the proximity of Wyre Forest's rural surroundings—may contribute to specific crime patterns. The month's context, with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, likely influenced activity levels, particularly in public spaces. While direct causal links, the interplay between Bewdley's built-up character and surrounding rural environment may partly explain the observed trends.

The balance between property and violent crime in October 2024—each accounting for 33.3% of total incidents—contrasts with typical patterns in larger urban areas, where property crime often dominates. This parity may reflect Bewdley's built-up character within Wyre Forest, where community interactions and local amenities could influence crime dynamics. However, the most striking month-on-month shift was the 137.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 8 to 19 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, coincides with the start of the autumn term and darker evenings, linked to increased social activity in public spaces. Conversely, burglary decreased by 33.3% (from 12 to 8), a drop that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during the early evening. Violent crime (23 incidents) remains 25% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting that Bewdley's safety profile in this category is comparatively strong. Residents may find the 1.7 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as this category saw the largest increase and may impact quality of life.

Bewdley's crime rate in October 2024 (6.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This rise, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar small towns during the autumn transition. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community of 11,348. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 164 residents underscores the rarity of incidents, though this statistic must be contextualised within Bewdley's specific demographics. The town's built-up character within Wyre Forest—likely a mix of residential and commercial areas—may contribute to the balance between property and violent crime, but direct links. The comparison to the UK average (8.1 per 1,000) remains significant, with Bewdley's rate still 24.7% below the national figure, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be at play. However, the month-on-month rise in anti-social behaviour (+137.5%) warrants attention, as this category's UK average (1.3 per 1,000) is lower than Bewdley's 1.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy could reflect local challenges, but further analysis is required to determine causality.