Crime Rate in Flitwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flitwick

The total recorded crimes in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flitwick crime rate of 3.15 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 Flitwick, encompassing approximately 19,971 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Flitwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coniston Road with total crimes: 9
  • Trent Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Flitwick?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Flitwick reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 838 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Flitwick witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Flitwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 805 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Flitwick witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Flitwick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Flitwick has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 14th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Flitwick crimes were 838. The crime rate of Flitwick in 2024 was 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Flitwick were around 805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.31 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flitwick)CrimesRank (Flitwick)CrimesRank (Flitwick)
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
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
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
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

Flitwick 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20257
April 20259
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 202421

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202518
April 202513
March 202524
February 202520
January 202520
December 202415
November 202410
October 202413
September 202420
August 202413

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 202421
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 202519
April 20259
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Flitwick in July 2025

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

1. Coniston Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Trent Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Badgers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Brookes Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. The Hawthorns (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. A5120 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Denel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hinksley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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