Crime Rate in Potton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Potton

The total recorded crimes in Potton, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potton crime rate of 15.00 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 Potton, encompassing approximately 2,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Potton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Grove with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fen Reach with total crimes: 2

How safe is Potton?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Potton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 521 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Potton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Potton had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 400 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Potton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Potton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Potton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 15.00 ranking 18th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Potton crimes were 521. The crime rate of Potton in 2024 was 177.60 (year) or 14.80 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Potton were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.36 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potton)CrimesRank (Potton)CrimesRank (Potton)
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
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
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

Potton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 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 (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202521
March 20259
February 202516
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202435
August 202415
July 202410
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

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 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Potton in May 2025

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

1. Windmill Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
3. Fen Reach (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Alexander Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Festival Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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