Crime Rate in Shefford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shefford

The total recorded crimes in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shefford crime rate of 6.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Shefford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Thresher Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shefford has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 15th 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.

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
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
Northill31 23392 25275 25
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

Shefford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416
July 202432
June 202472
May 202416
April 202425

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 202425
October 202428
September 202434
August 202425
July 202427
June 202476
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202522
January 202521
December 202420
November 202456
October 202453
September 202436
August 202427
July 20247
June 202428
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202525
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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
April 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
2. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
3. Thresher Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
4. Shefford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Fishers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Hazel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hoo Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Parkside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Long Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Osborne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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