Crime Rate in Eaton Bray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eaton Bray

The total recorded crimes in Eaton Bray, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eaton Bray crime rate of 24.97 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 Eaton Bray, encompassing approximately 640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Eaton Bray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancotbury Close with total crimes: 3
  • Knights Court with total crimes: 2
  • Roebuck Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eaton Bray?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Eaton Bray demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 223 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eaton Bray recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eaton Bray had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 167 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eaton Bray recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eaton Bray Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eaton Bray has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 24.97 ranking 28th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Eaton Bray crimes were 223. The crime rate of Eaton Bray in 2024 was 348.06 (year) or 29.00 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eaton Bray were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 260.65 (year) or 21.72 (month) ranking 28 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
Dunstable-Northfields87 61,245 4916 7
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
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Eaton Bray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eaton Bray in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eaton Bray postcode area is presented below.

1. Lancotbury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Knights Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Roebuck Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Castle Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brightwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Greenways (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cantilupe Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Eaton Bray Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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