Crime Rate in Arlesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arlesey

The total recorded crimes in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arlesey crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arlesey, encompassing approximately 4,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Arlesey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Chase with total crimes: 4
  • Loganberry Way with total crimes: 4
  • Saffron Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Arlesey?

To understand the safety of Arlesey, we need to analyze Arlesey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Arlesey reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 839 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arlesey witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Arlesey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 840 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arlesey witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Arlesey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Arlesey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Arlesey has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 15.96 ranking 13th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Arlesey crimes were 839. The crime rate of Arlesey in 2024 was 202.88 (year) or 16.91 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arlesey were around 840 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.12 (year) or 16.93 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)
Leighton Buzzard South163 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy102 31,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall96 41,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield107 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North94 51,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields87 61,245 4916 7
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North72 8944 8958 6
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Toddington72 9853 11834 10
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine69 11869 10594 15
Flitwick71 10838 13805 11
Caddington69 12747 14619 14
Ampthill59 14663 15661 13
Linslade26 25479 22518 16
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead23 26404 24435 19
Heath and Reach33 21484 21392 24
Aspley and Woburn32 22250 26228 26
Northill31 23392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay12 30191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes12 29248 27137 31
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Arlesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202525
January 202524
December 202428
November 202434
October 202422
September 202437
August 202429
July 202422
June 202450
May 202437
April 202422

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202520
January 202514
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 202427
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Arlesey in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arlesey postcode area is presented below.

1. The Chase (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
2. Loganberry Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Saffron Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Race Track (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Arlesey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. The Joint (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shefford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pedley Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stockbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Carters Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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