Crime Rate in Dunstable-Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Central

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Central, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Central crime rate of 2.48 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 Dunstable-Central, encompassing approximately 13,687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Dunstable-Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matthew Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • The Square with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dunstable-Central?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 503 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunstable-Central recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Central had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 438 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunstable-Central recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunstable-Central has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 23th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Central crimes were 503. The crime rate of Dunstable-Central in 2024 was 36.75 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Central were around 438 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.00 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)
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
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

Dunstable-Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 202417
November 20249
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 202411
September 202420
August 202411
July 202412
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Central in May 2025

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

1. Matthew Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. The Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Radburn Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Friary Field (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Princes Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Quarry Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Edward Street (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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