Crime in Wixams: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Wixams in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
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567 crimes were recorded in Wixams in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wixams has the 838th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wixams | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 567 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,417 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wixams was highest in the year to July 2026 (567 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (160). Over the whole period it rose 254%, 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 | 567 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 475 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 403 | 47.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 323 | 38.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 305 | 36.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 286 | 34.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 248 | 29.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 203 | 24.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 160 | 19.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wixams 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 (+60%) and public order (+42%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-29%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 28.4 | 0.83 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 17.1 | 1.12 | +60% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.2 | 0.79 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.2 | 0.61 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -28% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +167% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +36% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 1.01 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wixams
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wixams recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wixams
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wixams recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wixams
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wixams recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wixams
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wixams recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wixams
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wixams recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wixams
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wixams recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wixams
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wixams recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wixams
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wixams recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wixams
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wixams recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wixams
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wixams recorded 7 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wixams
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wixams recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wixams
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wixams recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wixams
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wixams recorded 2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wixams, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wixams.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wixams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown | 418 | 70.9 | +5% |
| Kempston | 1,993 | 93.5 | +39% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 290 | 34.7 | -48% |
| Bedford | 12,537 | 122.3 | +82% |
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | -22% |
| Ampthill | 346 | 37.3 | -45% |
| Flitwick | 547 | 47.9 | -29% |
| Cranfield | 359 | 41.1 | -39% |
2 areas within Wixams, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wixams & Wilstead had the highest rate (67.1 per 1,000) and Houghton Conquest & Haynes the lowest (41.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams & Wilstead | Neighbourhood | 15,442 | 1,036 | 67.1 |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | Neighbourhood | 5,537 | 232 | 41.9 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hummingbird Way | 78 |
| On or near Rainbow Close | 49 |
| On or near Mink Meadow | 25 |
| On or near Kestrel Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Four Acre Drive | 20 |
| On or near Nightingale Court | 19 |
| On or near Goldfinch Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Merlin Meadows | 17 |
| On or near Minnow Way | 17 |
| On or near The Causeway | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wixams 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 | 194 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 25.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 10.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Wixams has an estimated population of 8,417. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wixams sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wixams |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 30.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% |
| Private rented homes | 5.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Wixams a safe place to live?
Wixams recorded 67.4 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Wixams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wixams was up 19% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wixams?
Wixams 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.