Crime Rate in Flitwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flitwick

The total recorded crimes in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flitwick crime rate of 3.56 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 Flitwick, encompassing approximately 19,971 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Flitwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coniston Road with total crimes: 9
  • Chauntry Way with total crimes: 6
  • Flitwick with total crimes: 4

How safe is Flitwick?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Flitwick reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 838 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Flitwick witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Flitwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 805 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Flitwick witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Flitwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Flitwick has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 10th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Flitwick crimes were 838. The crime rate of Flitwick in 2024 was 41.96 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Flitwick were around 805 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.31 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking 11 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
Dunstable-Icknield107 21,309 3991 5
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
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

Flitwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 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 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202432
May 20248
April 202415

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202520
December 202415
November 202410
October 202413
September 202420
August 202413
July 202430
June 202442
May 202414
April 202424

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 202421
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Flitwick in March 2025

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

1. Coniston Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chauntry Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Flitwick (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Althorp Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Hatfield Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lipscombe Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Vicarage Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fir Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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