Crime Rate in Caddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caddington

The total recorded crimes in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caddington crime rate of 16.16 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 Caddington, encompassing approximately 3,341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Caddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Caddington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Caddington reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 747 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Caddington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Caddington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 619 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Caddington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caddington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Caddington has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 16.16 ranking 15th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Caddington crimes were 747. The crime rate of Caddington in 2024 was 223.54 (year) or 18.63 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caddington were around 619 crimes with yearly crime rate of 185.24 (year) or 15.44 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caddington)CrimesRank (Caddington)CrimesRank (Caddington)
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
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Ampthill69 12663 15661 13
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

Caddington 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202516
April 202513
March 202522
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202411
October 202421
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202513
April 202515
March 202515
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202510
April 20255
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 20249
November 20246
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 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
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Caddington in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
2. Ridgeway (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Half Moon Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Five Oaks (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Luton Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Edgecote Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Rossway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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