Crime Rate in Shefford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shefford

The total recorded crimes in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shefford crime rate of 7.68 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 Shefford, encompassing approximately 8,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Shefford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Shefford Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Shefford?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Shefford reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,235 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shefford witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Shefford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 863 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shefford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shefford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shefford has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 7.68 ranking 13th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shefford crimes were 1,235. The crime rate of Shefford in 2024 was 148.14 (year) or 12.35 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shefford were around 863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.52 (year) or 8.63 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shefford)CrimesRank (Shefford)CrimesRank (Shefford)
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
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
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

Shefford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (76 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 202425
October 202428
September 202434
August 202425
July 202427
June 202476
May 202413

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 202525
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416
July 202432
June 202472
May 202416

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202522
January 202521
December 202420
November 202456
October 202453
September 202436
August 202427
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413
July 20249
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shefford in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Shefford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Cornish Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Jubilee Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Maple Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Thresher Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Squires Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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