Bewdley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley’s June 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 17.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position that reflects the area’s ongoing relative safety. This rate, however, masks a combination of crime types, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most prevalent category at 29 incidents (38.2% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 15.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10 incidents, 13.2%). The local profile appears to be shaped by its built-up nature within Wyre Forest, where the density of residential and commercial spaces may drive both anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. Seasonal factors—such as the start of summer and the associated increase in foot traffic—likely contribute to the rise in criminal damage and arson. Bewdley’s violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 is 9% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting that community cohesion or local policing strategies may be effective in mitigating more severe offences. The contrast with the UK average in property crimes, particularly burglary (0.8 vs 0.3 per 1,000), indicates a need for targeted measures to address vulnerabilities in this category. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that Bewdley maintains its position as a safer-than-average area within the UK.

June 2025 saw a stark rise in burglary, with incidents jumping from 2 to 9—a 350% increase—placing Bewdley’s rate at 0.8 per 1,000, 186% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, highlights a growing vulnerability in property crime. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson also rose by 150%, from 4 to 10 incidents, elevating Bewdley’s rate to 0.9 per 1,000—55% above the national average. This contrast with the 23% UK deficit in anti-social behaviour (1.1 vs 1.4 per 1,000) underscores a shift in crime mix, with property-related offences outpacing violent crime for the first time this year. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 33.3% (6 to 4), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted policing efforts. For residents, the burglary increase offers a clear call for vigilance, particularly in securing homes during the summer months.

Bewdley’s June 2025 crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. This contrast is amplified when considering the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000, which rose by 61.8% to reach the current level—a sharp upward movement in the local crime profile. While this increase may seem concerning, it remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, Bewdley saw approximately 3 crimes reported over June, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 149 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it is still well below the national average when scaled to population size. The area’s built-up character within Wyre Forest, likely influenced by its smaller population and rural proximity, may contribute to this pattern, though seasonal factors—such as the start of summer tourism—could also play a role in the month-on-month fluctuation.