Crime Rate in Dunstable-Northfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunstable-Northfields

The total recorded crimes in Dunstable-Northfields, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunstable-Northfields crime rate of 2.88 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-Northfields, encompassing approximately 34,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-14.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunstable-Northfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dunstable-Northfields?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Dunstable-Northfields reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,245 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunstable-Northfields witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Dunstable-Northfields experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 916 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunstable-Northfields witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunstable-Northfields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunstable-Northfields has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 3th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dunstable-Northfields crimes were 1,245. The crime rate of Dunstable-Northfields in 2024 was 36.26 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunstable-Northfields were around 916 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.68 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)CrimesRank (Dunstable-Northfields)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
Leighton Buzzard North118 21,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Icknield81 61,309 3991 5
Shefford64 131,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North51 16944 8958 6
Toddington76 7853 11834 10
Flitwick72 8838 13805 11
Arlesey69 10839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford71 9929 9755 12
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine64 12869 10594 15
Ampthill67 11663 15661 13
Caddington56 15747 14619 14
Dunstable-Watling57 14502 20396 23
Linslade42 20479 22518 16
Biggleswade South46 17607 16431 20
Tithe Farm43 19547 17495 17
Dunstable-Central34 23503 19438 18
Potton44 18521 18400 21
Dunstable-Manshead39 21404 24435 19
Heath and Reach38 22484 21392 24
Parkside30 24473 23399 22
Northill23 26392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay25 25191 30181 27
Aspley and Woburn12 30250 26228 26
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 29248 27137 31
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Dunstable-Northfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202541
March 202532
February 202525
January 202532
December 202433
November 202421
October 202439
September 202435
August 202429
July 202430
June 202476
May 202436

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202517
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202425
September 202423
August 202416
July 202421
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 202413
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Dunstable-Northfields in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Chiltern Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. Spinney Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Suncote Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waterlow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. High Street North (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sandland Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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