Crime Rate in Houghton Conquest and Haynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton Conquest and Haynes

The total recorded crimes in Houghton Conquest and Haynes, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton Conquest and Haynes crime rate of 22.94 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 Houghton Conquest and Haynes, encompassing approximately 523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Houghton Conquest and Haynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanbridge Way with total crimes: 2
  • Homestead Way with total crimes: 2
  • Albert Place with total crimes: 1

How safe is Houghton Conquest and Haynes?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Houghton Conquest and Haynes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 248 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Houghton Conquest and Haynes recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Houghton Conquest and Haynes had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 137 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Houghton Conquest and Haynes recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton Conquest and Haynes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Houghton Conquest and Haynes has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 22.94 ranking 29th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton Conquest and Haynes crimes were 248. The crime rate of Houghton Conquest and Haynes in 2024 was 474.01 (year) or 39.50 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton Conquest and Haynes were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 261.85 (year) or 21.82 (month) ranking 31 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
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Houghton Conquest and Haynes 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 Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244

High Crime Locations Houghton Conquest and Haynes in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Houghton Conquest and Haynes postcode area is presented below.

1. Stanbridge Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Homestead Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Albert Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Daysfield (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Banks Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Four Acre Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Barley Corn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wheatfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Silver End Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Limbersey Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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