Crime Rate in Aspley and Woburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aspley and Woburn

The total recorded crimes in Aspley and Woburn, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aspley and Woburn crime rate of 45.11 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 Aspley and Woburn, encompassing approximately 709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Aspley and Woburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 3
  • Burrows Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Aspley and Woburn?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Aspley and Woburn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 250 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aspley and Woburn recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aspley and Woburn had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 228 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aspley and Woburn recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Aspley and Woburn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aspley and Woburn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aspley and Woburn has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 45.11 ranking 22th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Aspley and Woburn crimes were 250. The crime rate of Aspley and Woburn in 2024 was 352.46 (year) or 29.37 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aspley and Woburn were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 321.44 (year) or 26.79 (month) ranking 26 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
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
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
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

Aspley and Woburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Aspley and Woburn in March 2025

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

1. London Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Burrows Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Square (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Sheeplane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heath Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Salford Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Beckerings Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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