Crime in Wixams: statistics, rates and trends
588 crimes were recorded in Wixams in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (252), anti-social behaviour (153) and public order (41) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 780th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wixams | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 588 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,417 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wixams of any year here (588 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 252%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 588 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 404 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 322 | 38.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 319 | 37.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 275 | 32.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 256 | 30.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 206 | 24.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 167 | 19.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (56% below) and vehicle crime (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 94 to 153 and public order rose from 33 to 41, while vehicle crime fell from 33 to 22 and other theft fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 29.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wixams; the highest is Bedford (125.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Wootton (Bedford) (36.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wixams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown | 413 | 70.1 | 0% |
| Kempston | 2,008 | 94.2 | +35% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 305 | 36.5 | -48% |
| Bedford | 12,865 | 125.5 | +80% |
| Marston Moretaine | 300 | 53.2 | -24% |
| Ampthill | 370 | 39.9 | -43% |
| Flitwick | 571 | 50.0 | -28% |
| Cranfield | 372 | 42.6 | -39% |
Of the 2 areas within Wixams, Wixams & Wilstead had the highest crime rate (68.3 per 1,000) and Houghton Conquest & Haynes the lowest (41.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams & Wilstead | Neighbourhood | 15,442 | 1,055 | 68.3 |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | Neighbourhood | 5,537 | 232 | 41.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Wixams over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hummingbird Way” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hummingbird Way | 81 |
| On or near Rainbow Close | 49 |
| On or near Nightingale Court | 22 |
| On or near Four Acre Drive | 21 |
| On or near Kestrel Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Goldfinch Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Mink Meadow | 18 |
| On or near Minnow Way | 18 |
| On or near Bluewater Quay | 17 |
| On or near Merlin Meadows | 17 |
Of the 435 crimes in Wixams with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 5.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wixams has an estimated population of 8,417 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.9%, against 23.3%), less private renting (5.4%, against 20.3%) and more children (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wixams average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wixams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 30.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 76.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wixams a safe place to live?
Wixams recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 780th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wixams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Wixams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wixams was up 20% on the year before: 588 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wixams?
About 8,417 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wixams?
Wixams is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.