Crime in Wootton & Kempston Rural: statistics, rates and trends

326 crimes were recorded in Wootton & Kempston Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wootton & Kempston Rural has the 3,692nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wootton & Kempston Rural was highest in the year to July 2022 (523 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (326). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wootton & Kempston Rural 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 violence and sexual offences (+10%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wootton & Kempston Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wootton & Kempston Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wootton & Kempston Rural.

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 Wootton & Kempston Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wootton & Kempston Rural 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.

Wootton & Kempston Rural has an estimated population of 9,980. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wootton & Kempston Rural sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wootton & Kempston Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.