The family-friendly event, held at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, was ranked 27th in the UK in a safety report compiled by Get Licensed, experts in SIA security training.
The study examined festival capacity, welfare facilities, police responsiveness and environmental factors.
Each of these elements contributes to the overall safety rating, and in the case of Camp Bestival, the analysis highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement.
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Shahzad Ali, CEO at Get Licensed, said: “There are many different factors that contribute to a festival’s safety. Ensuring the number of welfare tents reflects the scale of attendance is vital to prevent overstretching safeguarding and welfare teams.
“Seeing how attendees perceive the festival’s ability to handle capacity should also be considered. If reports of overcrowding are common, this could reflect the overall safety of the event.”
Camp Bestival has a capacity of 40,000, but the study found there is just one welfare tent for all attendees.
The report also considered environmental risks, noting that the area typically sees average temperatures of 17°C in July and around 67mm of rainfall.
Shahzad said: “The time of year and location of the event can play a part in safety. Various areas of the country see average temperatures rise during certain months.
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“The sun can be more preferable to rain, however, high temperatures can lead to issues such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunburn. As we know, UK summers have been getting hotter; therefore, festivals need to adjust their facilities accordingly.
“Installing more water stations, welfare tents and shaded areas to reflect the changing climate can help protect attendees from the summer dangers.”
Police responsiveness was also factored into the rankings.
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The study found that 86.6 per cent of 999 calls in the area are answered within 10 seconds.
Shahzad said: “Police and security presence can also reflect a festival’s safety. If the event isn’t too far from local police forces, this could be deemed safer, allowing attendees to contact the local officers if they find themselves in a compromising situation.
“The responsiveness of the local force is also important; if they are quick at responding to calls, festival attendees can feel reassured that their needs will be met.”
