Crime Rate in Stotfold and Langford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stotfold and Langford

The total recorded crimes in Stotfold and Langford, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stotfold and Langford crime rate of 6.03 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 Stotfold and Langford, encompassing approximately 11,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Stotfold and Langford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Arlesry Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stotfold and Langford?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Stotfold and Langford reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 929 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stotfold and Langford witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Stotfold and Langford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 755 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stotfold and Langford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stotfold and Langford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stotfold and Langford has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 13th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Stotfold and Langford crimes were 929. The crime rate of Stotfold and Langford in 2024 was 81.20 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stotfold and Langford were around 755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.99 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stotfold and Langford)CrimesRank (Stotfold and Langford)CrimesRank (Stotfold and Langford)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
Shefford77 91,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North75 11944 8958 6
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine85 7869 10594 15
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Ampthill69 12663 15661 13
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
Potton42 19521 18400 21
Parkside44 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead33 23404 24435 19
Dunstable-Watling41 20502 20396 23
Heath and Reach35 22484 21392 24
Northill26 26392 25275 25
Silsoe and Shillington30 25212 29156 29
Aspley and Woburn26 27250 26228 26
Barton-le-Clay18 28191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 30248 27137 31
Eaton Bray18 29223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield14 31161 31151 30

Stotfold and Langford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202515
April 202512
March 202515
February 202529
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202428
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202529
April 202530
March 202548
February 202534
January 202546
December 202428
November 202427
October 202429
September 202421
August 202423

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Stotfold and Langford in July 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Arlesry Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mowbray Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Cedar Corner (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Langford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. East Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Campion Edge (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Olives (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Heron Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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