Crime Rate in Heath and Reach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath and Reach

The total recorded crimes in Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath and Reach crime rate of 84.58 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 Heath and Reach, encompassing approximately 413 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Heath and Reach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mile Tree Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Clifford Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heath and Reach?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Heath and Reach demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 484 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath and Reach recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Heath and Reach had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath and Reach recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath and Reach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heath and Reach has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 84.58 ranking 22th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Heath and Reach crimes were 484. The crime rate of Heath and Reach in 2024 was 1169.65 (year) or 97.47 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath and Reach were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 947.32 (year) or 78.94 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)
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
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
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

Heath and Reach 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 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202416
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heath and Reach in July 2025

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

1. Mile Tree Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Clifford Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Augustus Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Stanbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Hopper Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lister Corner (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Woburn Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Banwell Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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