Crime Rate in Toddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Toddington

The total recorded crimes in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Toddington crime rate of 15.96 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 Toddington, encompassing approximately 4,825 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Toddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sundon Road with total crimes: 7
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Toddington Service Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Toddington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Toddington reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 853 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Toddington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Toddington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 834 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Toddington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Toddington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Toddington has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 15.96 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Toddington crimes were 853. The crime rate of Toddington in 2024 was 176.77 (year) or 14.73 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Toddington were around 834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.83 (year) or 14.40 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Toddington)CrimesRank (Toddington)CrimesRank (Toddington)
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
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
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

Toddington 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202519
February 202512
January 202523
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202524
May 202524
April 202524
March 202521
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202415
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 20259
March 202518
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 202418

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Toddington in July 2025

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

1. Sundon Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
2. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Toddington Service Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
4. Holmfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Shelton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sundon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
8. Leigh Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Mount Pleasant Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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