Crime Rate in Dunstable-Icknield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Icknield

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Icknield, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Icknield crime rate of 3.53 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-Icknield, encompassing approximately 32,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Dunstable-Icknield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Dunstable-Icknield?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Icknield reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,309 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunstable-Icknield witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Icknield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 991 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunstable-Icknield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Icknield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dunstable-Icknield has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 2th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Icknield crimes were 1,309. The crime rate of Dunstable-Icknield in 2024 was 40.15 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Icknield were around 991 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.39 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
Shefford77 91,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North75 11944 8958 6
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine85 7869 10594 15
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Ampthill69 12663 15661 13
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
Potton42 19521 18400 21
Parkside44 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead33 23404 24435 19
Dunstable-Watling41 20502 20396 23
Heath and Reach35 22484 21392 24
Northill26 26392 25275 25
Silsoe and Shillington30 25212 29156 29
Aspley and Woburn26 27250 26228 26
Barton-le-Clay18 28191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 30248 27137 31
Eaton Bray18 29223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield14 31161 31151 30

Dunstable-Icknield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202518
May 202514
April 202518
March 202526
February 202526
January 202529
December 202419
November 202424
October 202420
September 202419
August 202435

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202523
May 202521
April 202526
March 202517
February 202526
January 202520
December 202429
November 202425
October 202427
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 202522
February 202521
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202424
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Icknield in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Holly Acre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Dukeminster Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kingsbury Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1

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