Crime Rate in Houghton Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton Hall

The total recorded crimes in Houghton Hall, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton Hall crime rate of 9.98 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 Hall, encompassing approximately 9,618 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Houghton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Octavian Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Park Road North with total crimes: 6

How safe is Houghton Hall?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Houghton Hall reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,514 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Houghton Hall witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Houghton Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,145 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Houghton Hall witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton Hall Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Houghton Hall has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 9.98 ranking 4th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton Hall crimes were 1,514. The crime rate of Houghton Hall in 2024 was 157.41 (year) or 13.12 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton Hall were around 1,145 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.04 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Houghton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202539
January 202550
December 202432
November 202439
October 202432
September 202443
August 202423
July 202440
June 202494
May 202437
April 202439

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415
September 202425
August 202438
July 202450
June 202480
May 202434
April 202436

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202523
December 202425
November 202416
October 202428
September 202424
August 202425
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Houghton Hall in March 2025

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

1. Octavian Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Park Road North (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. St James Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Richmond Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Morpeth Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. B5120 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Houghton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Manor Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Coopers Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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