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Crime in Wixams

Wixams had 151 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 135.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 130% above the middle Bedford area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

MK42, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wixams

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135.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common63 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 43 Apr 36 May 54 Jun 39 Jul 58 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wixams. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6342%
anti-social behaviour5234%
criminal damage96%
public order64%
theft53%
burglary43%
vehicle crime32%
bike theft32%

Wixams against Bedford

TypeWixams per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence56.719.1▲ 29%
Burglary3.61.8–
Vehicle crime2.72.4–
Anti-social behaviour46.816.4▲ 53%
Theft and robbery9.95–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wixams135.9▲ 31%
Kempston134.9▲ 9%
Elstow87▼ 12%
Shortstown76.2▼ 15%
Houghton Conquest61.1▲ 28%
Wilstead43.7▼ 12%
See every Bedford area ranked on the crime in Bedford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wixams a safe area?

Wixams had about 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wixams?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (63), followed by anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage (9).