Crime Rate in Silsoe and Shillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silsoe and Shillington

The total recorded crimes in Silsoe and Shillington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silsoe and Shillington crime rate of 8.78 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 Silsoe and Shillington, encompassing approximately 1,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Silsoe and Shillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marshalls Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Grove with total crimes: 2
  • College Chase with total crimes: 2

How safe is Silsoe and Shillington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Silsoe and Shillington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 212 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silsoe and Shillington recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Silsoe and Shillington had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 156 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silsoe and Shillington recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Silsoe and Shillington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Silsoe and Shillington has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 8.78 ranking 27th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Silsoe and Shillington crimes were 212. The crime rate of Silsoe and Shillington in 2024 was 109.48 (year) or 9.12 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silsoe and Shillington were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.56 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking 29 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
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
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
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Silsoe and Shillington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 Silsoe and Shillington in March 2025

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

1. Marshalls Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Lime Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. College Chase (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pine Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Oaks (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Conifers (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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