Bewdley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Bewdley, the balance between property and violent crime in October 2025 reveals a distinct pattern that contrasts with the UK average. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 44.2% of all reported incidents, far exceeding the share of property crimes, which made up 25% of the total. This dominance of violent crime is notable, as the UK average typically sees property crimes constitute a larger portion of the overall rate. The area’s crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7, underscores a generally safer environment compared to the national picture, though the focus on violent crime suggests unique local dynamics. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with October’s shorter evenings and the approach of Halloween potentially influencing patterns of interaction and risk. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a persistent concern, reflecting the social fabric of a smaller, built-up area where community tensions may surface more visibly. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, which may be attributable to the area’s rural context and lower population density, reducing opportunities for certain types of offences. The relatively low crime rate overall, combined with the pronounced emphasis on violent crime, invites consideration of local factors such as demographics, social services, and the nature of community engagement that might shape these outcomes.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in Bewdley’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 300% compared to the previous month, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp increase may partly explain the broader trend of violent crimes declining by 25.8%, as some incidents may have been redirected into public order categories. Other theft also rose by 100%, reflecting a potential uptick in opportunistic crimes, though this remains below the UK average for the category. Conversely, burglary fell by 16.7%, aligning with a national trend of reduced residential break-ins. Violent crimes, while still the most common category, dropped from 31 to 23, a shift that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have altered public activity patterns. The contrast between property and violent crime is stark: property crimes accounted for only 25% of total incidents, compared to 75% for violent crimes, a ratio significantly diverging from the UK average where property crimes typically dominate.

Bewdley’s crime rate remained stable in October 2025, matching the previous month’s figure of 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity during the transition from September to October. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the low crime profile observed in smaller built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 11,348, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the balance between property and violent crimes remains a key focus. The population size further contextualises these figures: with fewer residents, even small increases in specific crime categories can have a more noticeable impact on community perception, even if overall rates remain steady.