Crime Rate in Wootton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wootton

The total recorded crimes in Wootton, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wootton crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wootton, encompassing approximately 8,012 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Wootton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Johnson Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Folkes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cause End Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wootton?

To understand the safety of Wootton, we need to analyze Wootton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Wootton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 330 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wootton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Wootton had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 272 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wootton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Wootton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wootton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wootton has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 19th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Wootton crimes were 330. The crime rate of Wootton in 2024 was 41.19 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wootton were around 272 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.95 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook156 31,656 31,306 4
Queens Park90 61,038 6925 5
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Newnham46 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East62 11721 8593 9
De Parys70 8558 11500 10
Eastcotts70 9553 12313 16
Great Barford40 18643 10422 11
Brickhill65 10533 13399 12
Clapham59 12195 25247 22
Sharnbrook41 17314 22359 13
Kempston Rural52 13505 14358 14
Wilshamstead50 14482 15245 23
Elstow and Stewartby44 16468 16320 15
Putnoe27 24378 18299 17
Kempston South32 21433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham36 20367 20289 19
Harrold31 22368 19262 21
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Wootton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202411
September 20242
August 202414

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wootton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wootton postcode area is presented below.

1. Johnson Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Folkes Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Cause End Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fields Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Little Brook Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hepher Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Tuddenham Row (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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