Crime Rate in Arlesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arlesey

The total recorded crimes in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arlesey crime rate of 16.68 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 Arlesey, encompassing approximately 4,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Arlesey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cluny Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Rally with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Arlesey?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Arlesey reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 839 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arlesey witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Arlesey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 840 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arlesey witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Arlesey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arlesey has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 16.68 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Arlesey crimes were 839. The crime rate of Arlesey in 2024 was 202.88 (year) or 16.91 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arlesey were around 840 crimes with yearly crime rate of 203.12 (year) or 16.93 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arlesey)CrimesRank (Arlesey)CrimesRank (Arlesey)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Ampthill67 11663 15661 13
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Northill23 26392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Arlesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202527
February 202525
January 202524
December 202428
November 202434
October 202422
September 202437
August 202429
July 202422
June 202450
May 202437

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 202415
September 20248
August 202427
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 202520
January 202514
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Arlesey in May 2025

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

1. Cluny Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. The Rally (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Groveside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Legate Place (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Stockbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Oak Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bury Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Howberry Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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