Crime Rate in Central Bedfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Bedfordshire

The total recorded crimes in Central Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire in January 2025 are around 1,555 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Bedfordshire crime rate of 5.28 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 Central Bedfordshire, encompassing approximately 294,251 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (560) incidents (0.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (233) incidents (2.19% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (173) incidents (41.80% increase)
Central Bedfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Coppice Mead with total crimes: 13

Central Bedfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Houghton Hall (120 crimes), and the safest, Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield (8 crimes), is 112 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Central Bedfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Houghton Regis South (120 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Linslade West (6 crimes), with a difference of 114 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Central Bedfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Houghton Hall120
Leighton Buzzard South114
Dunstable-Icknield95
Sandy90
Stotfold and Langford86

Safest Wards:

Aspley and Woburn17
Silsoe and Shillington17
Eaton Bray15
Houghton Conquest and Haynes15
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Houghton Regis South120
Dunstable Central108
Leighton Buzzard Central98
Toddington, Heath & Reach80
Houghton Regis North66

Safest Areas:

Flitwick West23
Sandy North22
Linslade East19
Leighton Buzzard North & East15
Linslade West6

Central Bedfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (560 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (233 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 556 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 228 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (519 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (272 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (530 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (355 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (558 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (337 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (522 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (389 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 549 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 445 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1266 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (968 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1062 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 132.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202585
December 2024115
November 202491
October 2024134
September 202496
August 2024125
July 2024130
June 2024286

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426

A total of 306 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202534
December 202425
November 202434
October 202444
September 202433
August 202432
July 202438
June 202466

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 598 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202467
November 202471
October 202466
September 202468
August 202471
July 202471
June 2024130

A total of 5060 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 632.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1266 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025560
December 2024556
November 2024519
October 2024530
September 2024558
August 2024522
July 2024549
June 20241266

A total of 974 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 121.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202586
December 2024102
November 2024123
October 2024102
September 2024103
August 2024108
July 2024104
June 2024246

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202412
November 202415
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 20249
August 20245
July 202416
June 202414

A total of 261 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202430
November 202439
October 202426
September 202424
August 202420
July 202437
June 202440

A total of 1077 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 134.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025173
December 2024122
November 202484
October 2024111
September 2024119
August 202496
July 202492
June 2024280

A total of 3227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 403.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 968 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025233
December 2024228
November 2024272
October 2024355
September 2024337
August 2024389
July 2024445
June 2024968

A total of 1262 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 157.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025144
December 2024136
November 2024173
October 2024182
September 2024159
August 2024173
July 2024113
June 2024182

A total of 1185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 148.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 314 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025118
December 2024117
November 2024129
October 2024125
September 202495
August 2024142
July 2024145
June 2024314

High Crime Locations Central Bedfordshire in January 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
3. Coppice Mead (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Toddington Service Area (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime8
Drugs2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7

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