Crime Rate in Wootton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wootton

The total recorded crimes in Wootton, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wootton crime rate of 2.62 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 May were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wootton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnson Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Farrell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Neale Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Wootton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.50 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)CrimesRank (Wootton)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Eastcotts78 7553 12313 16
Newnham40 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East72 9721 8593 9
De Parys28 20558 11500 10
Great Barford51 10643 10422 11
Wilshamstead48 11482 15245 23
Brickhill46 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook29 18314 22359 13
Kempston Rural46 13505 14358 14
Elstow and Stewartby42 14468 16320 15
Kempston South33 16433 17297 18
Putnoe19 23378 18299 17
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
Bromham and Biddenham29 19367 20289 19
Clapham8 25195 25247 22
Wyboston19 22274 23184 24
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Wootton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202411
September 20247
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202411
September 20242
August 202414
July 20244
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wootton in May 2025

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

1. Johnson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Farrell Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Neale Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Tithe Barn Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moore Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Row (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Bedford Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Elmsdale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crisp Meadows (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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