The total recorded crimes in Barton-le-Clay, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton-le-Clay crime rate of 3.94 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 Barton-le-Clay, encompassing approximately 4,569 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Barton-le-Clay, we need to analyze Barton-le-Clay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Central Bedfordshire:
In 2024, Barton-le-Clay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 191 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barton-le-Clay recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.
In 2023, Barton-le-Clay had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 181 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barton-le-Clay recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Barton-le-Clay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Barton-le-Clay has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 28th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK
In 2024, the total Barton-le-Clay crimes were 191. The crime rate of Barton-le-Clay in 2024 was 41.80 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Barton-le-Clay were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.61 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Barton-le-Clay) | Crimes | Rank (Barton-le-Clay) | Crimes | Rank (Barton-le-Clay) | |
| Leighton Buzzard South | 139 | 1 | 1,558 | 1 | 1,389 | 1 |
| Sandy | 94 | 5 | 1,232 | 6 | 1,340 | 2 |
| Houghton Hall | 107 | 3 | 1,514 | 2 | 1,145 | 3 |
| Dunstable-Icknield | 115 | 2 | 1,309 | 3 | 991 | 5 |
| Leighton Buzzard North | 95 | 4 | 1,083 | 7 | 996 | 4 |
| Dunstable-Northfields | 94 | 6 | 1,245 | 4 | 916 | 7 |
| Shefford | 77 | 9 | 1,235 | 5 | 863 | 8 |
| Biggleswade North | 75 | 11 | 944 | 8 | 958 | 6 |
| Cranfield and Marston Moretaine | 85 | 7 | 869 | 10 | 594 | 15 |
| Arlesey | 82 | 8 | 839 | 12 | 840 | 9 |
| Stotfold and Langford | 69 | 13 | 929 | 9 | 755 | 12 |
| Toddington | 77 | 10 | 853 | 11 | 834 | 10 |
| Flitwick | 63 | 14 | 838 | 13 | 805 | 11 |
| Ampthill | 69 | 12 | 663 | 15 | 661 | 13 |
| Caddington | 54 | 15 | 747 | 14 | 619 | 14 |
| Linslade | 39 | 21 | 479 | 22 | 518 | 16 |
| Biggleswade South | 51 | 17 | 607 | 16 | 431 | 20 |
| Dunstable-Central | 53 | 16 | 503 | 19 | 438 | 18 |
| Tithe Farm | 31 | 24 | 547 | 17 | 495 | 17 |
| Potton | 42 | 19 | 521 | 18 | 400 | 21 |
| Parkside | 44 | 18 | 473 | 23 | 399 | 22 |
| Dunstable-Manshead | 33 | 23 | 404 | 24 | 435 | 19 |
| Dunstable-Watling | 41 | 20 | 502 | 20 | 396 | 23 |
| Heath and Reach | 35 | 22 | 484 | 21 | 392 | 24 |
| Northill | 26 | 26 | 392 | 25 | 275 | 25 |
| Silsoe and Shillington | 30 | 25 | 212 | 29 | 156 | 29 |
| Aspley and Woburn | 26 | 27 | 250 | 26 | 228 | 26 |
| Houghton Conquest and Haynes | 16 | 30 | 248 | 27 | 137 | 31 |
| Eaton Bray | 18 | 29 | 223 | 28 | 167 | 28 |
| Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield | 14 | 31 | 161 | 31 | 151 | 30 |
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 10 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barton-le-Clay postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |