Crime Rate in Eaton Bray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eaton Bray

The total recorded crimes in Eaton Bray, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eaton Bray crime rate of 32.78 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 Eaton Bray, encompassing approximately 640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eaton Bray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cantilupe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eaton Bray?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Eaton Bray demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 223 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eaton Bray recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Eaton Bray had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 167 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eaton Bray recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eaton Bray Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eaton Bray has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 32.78 ranking 27th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Eaton Bray crimes were 223. The crime rate of Eaton Bray in 2024 was 348.06 (year) or 29.00 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eaton Bray were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 260.65 (year) or 21.72 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eaton Bray)CrimesRank (Eaton Bray)CrimesRank (Eaton Bray)
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
Dunstable-Northfields99 31,245 4916 7
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
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Eaton Bray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Eaton Bray in May 2025

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

1. Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cantilupe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Perry Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Brightwell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Northall Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Knights Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Furlong Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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