Crime Rate in Leighton Buzzard North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leighton Buzzard North

The total recorded crimes in Leighton Buzzard North, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leighton Buzzard North crime rate of 2.71 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 Leighton Buzzard North, encompassing approximately 34,699 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Leighton Buzzard North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vandyke Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakley Green with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Leighton Buzzard North?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Leighton Buzzard North reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,083 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard North witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leighton Buzzard North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 996 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard North witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leighton Buzzard North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leighton Buzzard North has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 5th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Leighton Buzzard North crimes were 1,083. The crime rate of Leighton Buzzard North in 2024 was 31.21 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leighton Buzzard North were around 996 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.70 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 4 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
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

Leighton Buzzard North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 202428
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202431
November 202427
October 202426
September 202425
August 202437
July 202434
June 202456
May 202441
April 202428

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 20254
December 202410
November 202425
October 202419
September 202415
August 202429
July 202431
June 202442
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Leighton Buzzard North in March 2025

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

1. Vandyke Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Oakley Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Meadow Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Cetus Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vimy Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Water Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Kemsley Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
10. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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