Crime Rate in Heath and Reach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath and Reach

The total recorded crimes in Heath and Reach, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath and Reach crime rate of 91.83 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 Heath and Reach, encompassing approximately 413 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Heath and Reach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanbridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hockley Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Heath and Reach?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Heath and Reach demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 484 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath and Reach recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Heath and Reach had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath and Reach recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath and Reach Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heath and Reach has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 91.83 ranking 22th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Heath and Reach crimes were 484. The crime rate of Heath and Reach in 2024 was 1169.65 (year) or 97.47 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath and Reach were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 947.32 (year) or 78.94 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)CrimesRank (Heath and Reach)
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
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

Heath and Reach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202416
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heath and Reach in May 2025

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

1. Stanbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clifford Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hockley Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nine Lands (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birch'S Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Gilpin Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Eastern Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Overend Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Bakers Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Sheepcote Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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