Bewdley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley's December 2025 crime profile showed marked improvements, with an overall rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—55.7% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area's historically low crime profile, was particularly notable in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.3% of all incidents, but this figure represented a significant 63.6% reduction from November, the largest single category decline. The area's low violence rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 57% below the UK average, may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the Christmas period, when extended evenings and community-focused events could deter criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 22.9%, also declined by 60% month-on-month, suggesting a possible correlation with reduced foot traffic during the holiday season. While property crime remained stable, burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 was 7% above the UK average, indicating that targeted interventions may be warranted in this category. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—likely influenced these patterns, with the combination of reduced opportunities and increased community vigilance contributing to the overall downward trend in crime.

December 2025 saw a sharp 63.6% reduction in violence and sexual offences, the most significant category decline. This decrease, from 33 to 12 incidents, contrasts with smaller increases in drugs (+100%) and vehicle crime (+50%). The area's violence rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a striking divergence that may reflect local policing efforts or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 60%, aligning with the quieter holiday period. Vehicle crime rose to 3 incidents, a 50% increase from November, which could be attributed to increased car usage during festive shopping. The relatively low burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000, 7% above the UK average, suggests that while property crime remains stable, the area's overall safety profile continues to outperform national benchmarks.

Bewdley's crime rate in December 2025 dropped to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 42.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent presence of crime in the area. When scaled to the local population of 11,348, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 324 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a monthly aggregate and not a daily measure, it illustrates the relative rarity of crime in Bewdley compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, with the area's crime profile continuing to diverge from broader trends.