Crime Rate in Northill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northill

The total recorded crimes in Northill, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northill crime rate of 65.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Northill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallowfield with total crimes: 4
  • Littles Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Northill has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 65.77 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northill)CrimesRank (Northill)CrimesRank (Northill)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Arlesey69 10839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Ampthill67 11663 15661 13
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Northill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 202411
July 20241
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20257
April 202515
March 202514
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 202415
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Northill in May 2025

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

1. Swallowfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Littles Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Maisie Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Manor Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bedford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. West Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Blunham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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