Crime Rate in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine

The total recorded crimes in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cranfield and Marston Moretaine crime rate of 6.19 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 Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, encompassing approximately 13,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Millards Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parrish Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cranfield and Marston Moretaine?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 869 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 594 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cranfield and Marston Moretaine witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cranfield and Marston Moretaine Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cranfield and Marston Moretaine has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 7th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cranfield and Marston Moretaine crimes were 869. The crime rate of Cranfield and Marston Moretaine in 2024 was 63.32 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine were around 594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)CrimesRank (Cranfield and Marston Moretaine)
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
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
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

Cranfield and Marston Moretaine 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202512
April 202517
March 202516
February 202514
January 202514
December 202414
November 20248
October 202428
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202529
May 202525
April 202521
March 202526
February 202515
January 202523
December 202410
November 202418
October 202421
September 202417
August 202430

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 202517
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Cranfield and Marston Moretaine in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cranfield and Marston Moretaine postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
2. Millards Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parrish Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Hoo Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. College Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lanchester Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Home Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Holywell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Gadsden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fells Paddock (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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