Crime Rate in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine

The total recorded crimes in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranfield and Marston Moretaine crime rate of 4.66 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 Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, encompassing approximately 13,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whittington Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cranfield and Marston Moretaine?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 869 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 594 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cranfield and Marston Moretaine has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 12th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cranfield and Marston Moretaine crimes were 869. The crime rate of Cranfield and Marston Moretaine in 2024 was 63.32 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine were around 594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)
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
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
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

Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 202414
November 20248
October 202428
September 20245
August 202410
July 202420
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 202517
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202526
February 202515
January 202523
December 202410
November 202418
October 202421
September 202417
August 202430
July 202416
June 202456
May 202424

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Cranfield and Marston Moretaine in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cranfield and Marston Moretaine postcode area is presented below.

1. Salford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Whittington Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lodge Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Millards Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Hoo Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fallows Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Flitt Leys Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Osbourne Corner (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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