Crime Rate in Dunstable-Manshead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Manshead

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Manshead, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Manshead crime rate of 3.44 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-Manshead, encompassing approximately 11,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dunstable-Manshead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Albert Court with total crimes: 4
  • Morcom Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dunstable-Manshead?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Manshead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 404 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunstable-Manshead recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Manshead had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 435 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunstable-Manshead recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Manshead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunstable-Manshead has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 21th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Manshead crimes were 404. The crime rate of Dunstable-Manshead in 2024 was 35.67 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Manshead were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.41 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Manshead)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Manshead)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Manshead)
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
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
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-Manshead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
February 202526
January 202514
December 202417
November 20247
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Manshead in May 2025

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

1. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Albert Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Morcom Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Stokers Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lincoln Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blows Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Southwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Woodfield Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Brive Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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