Crime Rate in Northill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northill

The total recorded crimes in Northill, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northill crime rate of 88.65 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 Northill, encompassing approximately 349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Northill Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Warrens with total crimes: 4
  • Maisie Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Harvey Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northill?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Northill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northill recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northill had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 275 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northill recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northill has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 88.65 ranking 23th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Northill crimes were 392. The crime rate of Northill in 2024 was 1120.96 (year) or 93.41 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northill were around 275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 786.39 (year) or 65.53 (month) ranking 25 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
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

Northill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 202415
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
July 20241
June 202422
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Northill in March 2025

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

1. The Warrens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Maisie Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Harvey Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bancroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. High Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wordsworth Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Dene Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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