Bewdley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bewdley's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 35.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 43.2% increase from the previous month, remains a testament to the area's generally low crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42% of total incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12%) and other theft (10%). Seasonal context suggests that January's crime patterns may be influenced by the post-holiday period, with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typically correlating with fewer outdoor crimes. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—jumping from one to six cases—contrasts with the usual seasonal trend, hinting at possible local factors such as increased alcohol consumption in public spaces or targeted vandalism during colder months. Violence and sexual offences, though constituting the largest share of crimes, remained 24% below the UK average, a disparity consistent with Bewdley's character as a smaller, rural-adjacent built-up area with less concentrated population density. The relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (57% below the UK average) and public order offences (52% below) further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its proximity to natural landscapes and limited urban infrastructure. These patterns suggest that while Bewdley's overall safety remains strong, targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific rise in property-related offences during January.

January 2026 saw a 500% surge in criminal damage and arson, with the category rising from one to six reported incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a significant shift in local crime patterns. Other theft also increased by 150%, growing from two to five cases, potentially linked to post-holiday economic pressures or changes in retail activity. Shoplifting, which had not occurred in the previous month, rose by 100% to one incident, a development that could reflect seasonal retail fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences remained 24% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour fell by 50% to four incidents, suggesting some localised success in addressing disruptive conduct. These contrasting trends highlight the uneven nature of crime dynamics, with property-related offences rising while violent crime remains comparatively low. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas prone to vandalism, given the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson.

Bewdley's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 43.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.1 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 35.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of two reported crimes per day in the built-up area, a rate that remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents, a figure that underscores the area's continued safety relative to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the rise in certain crime categories, Bewdley's overall profile remains distinct from the UK average, with violent crime rates 24% below the national figure. This suggests that while localised increases demand attention, the area's broader context of lower crime persists, influenced by its character as a smaller, rural-adjacent built-up area with less dense population centres.