Crime Rate in Dunstable-Northfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Northfields

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Northfields, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Northfields crime rate of 2.53 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-Northfields, encompassing approximately 34,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunstable-Northfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Aldbanks with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dunstable-Northfields?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Northfields reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,245 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunstable-Northfields witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Northfields experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 916 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunstable-Northfields witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Northfields Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dunstable-Northfields has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 6th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Northfields crimes were 1,245. The crime rate of Dunstable-Northfields in 2024 was 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Northfields were around 916 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.68 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)
Leighton Buzzard South163 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy102 31,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall96 41,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield107 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North94 51,083 7996 4
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North72 8944 8958 6
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
Toddington72 9853 11834 10
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine69 11869 10594 15
Flitwick71 10838 13805 11
Caddington69 12747 14619 14
Ampthill59 14663 15661 13
Linslade26 25479 22518 16
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead23 26404 24435 19
Heath and Reach33 21484 21392 24
Aspley and Woburn32 22250 26228 26
Northill31 23392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay12 30191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes12 29248 27137 31
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Dunstable-Northfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202425
September 202423
August 202416
July 202421
June 202438
May 202423
April 202424

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202525
January 202532
December 202433
November 202421
October 202439
September 202435
August 202429
July 202430
June 202476
May 202436
April 202433

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248
April 202418

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202420
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
April 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Northfields in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Aldbanks (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Vernon Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Salters Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Chiltern Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cross Street North (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norman Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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