Crime Rate in Dunstable-Icknield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Icknield

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Icknield, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Icknield 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-Icknield, encompassing approximately 32,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Dunstable-Icknield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Englands Lane with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Dunstable-Icknield has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Icknield)
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-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
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-Icknield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202517
February 202526
January 202520
December 202429
November 202425
October 202427
September 202419
August 202417
July 202420
June 202460
May 202441

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202526
February 202526
January 202529
December 202419
November 202424
October 202420
September 202419
August 202435
July 202427
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202522
February 202521
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202424
September 202417
August 202416
July 20249
June 202454
May 202413

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Icknield in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Englands Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Dukeminster Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kiln Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Russett Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Verey Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bramley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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