Crime Rate in Dunstable-Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Central

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Central, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Central crime rate of 3.87 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 Dunstable-Central, encompassing approximately 13,687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Dunstable-Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Sugden Court with total crimes: 5
  • West Parade with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dunstable-Central?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 503 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunstable-Central recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Central had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 438 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunstable-Central recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Dunstable-Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dunstable-Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dunstable-Central has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 16th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Central crimes were 503. The crime rate of Dunstable-Central in 2024 was 36.75 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Central were around 438 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.00 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Central)
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
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
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

Dunstable-Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 202411
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 20256
April 202512
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 202417
November 20249
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20245

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Central in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sugden Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
3. West Parade (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Friary Field (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Icknield Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quarry Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edward Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Bennetts Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Radburn Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. B489 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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