Crime Rate in Dunstable-Northfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Northfields

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Northfields, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Northfields crime rate of 2.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dunstable-Northfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Beechwood Court with total crimes: 5
  • Eleanor'S Cross with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dunstable-Northfields has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
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-Northfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202535
April 202541
March 202532
February 202525
January 202532
December 202433
November 202421

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202514
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202513
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
March 20252
December 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Northfields in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Beechwood Court (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eleanor'S Cross (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chiltern Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashcroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Cash Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Nursery Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sandland Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tavistock Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
10. Morris Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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