Crime Rate in Barton-le-Clay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton-le-Clay

The total recorded crimes in Barton-le-Clay, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton-le-Clay crime rate of 5.47 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 Barton-le-Clay, encompassing approximately 4,569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barton-le-Clay Crime Hotspots

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

  • King William Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hanover Place with total crimes: 2
  • Fisher Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barton-le-Clay?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Barton-le-Clay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 191 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barton-le-Clay recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Barton-le-Clay had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 181 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barton-le-Clay recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Barton-le-Clay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barton-le-Clay Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barton-le-Clay has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 5.47 ranking 25th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Barton-le-Clay crimes were 191. The crime rate of Barton-le-Clay in 2024 was 41.80 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barton-le-Clay were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.61 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barton-le-Clay)CrimesRank (Barton-le-Clay)CrimesRank (Barton-le-Clay)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Arlesey69 10839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Ampthill67 11663 15661 13
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Northill23 26392 25275 25
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Barton-le-Clay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barton-le-Clay in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barton-le-Clay postcode area is presented below.

1. King William Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hanover Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Fisher Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Stuart Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Old School Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Sharpenhoe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Nicholls Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ravensburgh Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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