Crime Rate in Dunstable-Icknield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Icknield

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Icknield, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Icknield crime rate of 3.28 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-Icknield, encompassing approximately 32,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
Dunstable-Icknield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Dunstable-Icknield?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Icknield reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,309 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunstable-Icknield witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Icknield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 991 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunstable-Icknield witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Icknield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dunstable-Icknield has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 2th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Icknield crimes were 1,309. The crime rate of Dunstable-Icknield in 2024 was 40.15 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Icknield were around 991 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.39 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)
Leighton Buzzard South163 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy102 31,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall96 41,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North94 51,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields87 61,245 4916 7
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North72 8944 8958 6
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
Toddington72 9853 11834 10
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine69 11869 10594 15
Flitwick71 10838 13805 11
Caddington69 12747 14619 14
Ampthill59 14663 15661 13
Linslade26 25479 22518 16
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead23 26404 24435 19
Heath and Reach33 21484 21392 24
Aspley and Woburn32 22250 26228 26
Northill31 23392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay12 30191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes12 29248 27137 31
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Dunstable-Icknield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202526
January 202529
December 202419
November 202424
October 202420
September 202419
August 202435
July 202427
June 202420
May 202421
April 202412

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202424
September 202417
August 202416
July 20249
June 202454
May 202413
April 202419

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202526
January 202520
December 202429
November 202425
October 202427
September 202419
August 202417
July 202420
June 202460
May 202441
April 202440

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 202410
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202411
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Icknield in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dukeminster Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
8. Tilling Green (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Russett Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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