Crime Rate in Caddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caddington

The total recorded crimes in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caddington crime rate of 16.76 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 Caddington, encompassing approximately 3,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Caddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 6
  • Russell Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lower Harpenden Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caddington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Caddington reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 747 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Caddington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Caddington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 619 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caddington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caddington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caddington has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 16.76 ranking 15th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Caddington crimes were 747. The crime rate of Caddington in 2024 was 223.54 (year) or 18.63 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caddington were around 619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.24 (year) or 15.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caddington)CrimesRank (Caddington)CrimesRank (Caddington)
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
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
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
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

Caddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202515
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 20248
July 202422
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202522
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202411
October 202421
September 202418
August 202415
July 202414
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Caddington in May 2025

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

1. Norfolk Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Russell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lower Harpenden Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
4. Montgomery Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Luton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dunstable Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Dunstable Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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