Crime in Wixams & Wilstead: statistics, rates and trends
1,036 crimes were recorded in Wixams & Wilstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wixams & Wilstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Wixams & Wilstead
- Types of crime in Wixams & Wilstead
- Wixams & Wilstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wixams & Wilstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wixams & Wilstead
- Population and deprivation in Wixams & Wilstead
- Questions about crime in Wixams & Wilstead
- About this data
1,036 crimes were recorded in Wixams & Wilstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 352 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wixams & Wilstead has the 2,351st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wixams & Wilstead | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,036 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,442 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wixams & Wilstead was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,036 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (558). Over the whole period it rose 86%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,036 | 67.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 985 | 63.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 800 | 51.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 715 | 46.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 666 | 43.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 710 | 46.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 727 | 47.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 639 | 41.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 558 | 36.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wixams & Wilstead over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+59%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.1 | 0.98 | -26% |
| Public order | 66 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.2 | 0.66 | -12% |
| Other theft | 43 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -9% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -3% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +24% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +71% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wixams & Wilstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wixams & Wilstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wixams & Wilstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wixams & Wilstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wixams & Wilstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wixams & Wilstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wixams & Wilstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wixams & Wilstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wixams & Wilstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wixams & Wilstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wixams & Wilstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wixams & Wilstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wixams & Wilstead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wixams & Wilstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wixams & Wilstead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wixams & Wilstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wixams & Wilstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wixams & Wilstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston South | 349 | 84.7 | +26% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,232 | 123.6 | +84% |
| Shortstown | 545 | 73.5 | +10% |
| Kempston West | 281 | 58.1 | -13% |
| Cauldwell | 1,793 | 144.4 | +115% |
| Wootton & Kempston Rural | 326 | 32.7 | -51% |
| Kingsbrook | 1,787 | 161.2 | +140% |
| Kempston North | 302 | 77.9 | +16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wixams & Wilstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 104 |
| On or near Hummingbird Way | 78 |
| On or near Rainbow Close | 49 |
| On or near Broadmead Road | 40 |
| On or near Mink Meadow | 25 |
| On or near Riley Way | 24 |
| On or near Kestrel Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 21 |
| On or near Hexham Close | 21 |
| On or near Nightingale Court | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wixams & Wilstead over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 276 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 244 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Wixams & Wilstead has an estimated population of 15,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wixams & Wilstead sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wixams & Wilstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Wixams & Wilstead a safe place to live?
Wixams & Wilstead recorded 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Wixams & Wilstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Wixams & Wilstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wixams & Wilstead was up 5% on the year before: 1,036 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 985 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wixams & Wilstead?
Wixams & Wilstead is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wixams & Wilstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.