Crime Rate in Parkside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkside

The total recorded crimes in Parkside, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkside crime rate of 1.55 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 Parkside, encompassing approximately 19,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Parkside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammersmith Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Westminster Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Trident Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Parkside?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Parkside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 473 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parkside recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Parkside had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 399 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parkside recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parkside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Parkside has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 24th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Parkside crimes were 473. The crime rate of Parkside in 2024 was 24.41 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkside were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.59 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parkside)CrimesRank (Parkside)CrimesRank (Parkside)
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
Northill23 26392 25275 25
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

Parkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202521
February 20258
January 202516
December 202431
November 202416
October 20249
September 202419
August 202412
July 202416
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 202438
May 20249

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Parkside in May 2025

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

1. Hammersmith Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Westminster Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trident Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Enfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parkside Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brentwood Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Conquest Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Cumbria Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Henley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dolphin Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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