Crime Rate in Houghton Conquest and Haynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton Conquest and Haynes

The total recorded crimes in Houghton Conquest and Haynes, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton Conquest and Haynes crime rate of 30.58 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 Houghton Conquest and Haynes, encompassing approximately 523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Houghton Conquest and Haynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Silver End Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stableford Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Houghton Conquest and Haynes?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Houghton Conquest and Haynes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 248 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Houghton Conquest and Haynes recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Houghton Conquest and Haynes had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 137 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Houghton Conquest and Haynes recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton Conquest and Haynes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Houghton Conquest and Haynes has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 30.58 ranking 29th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton Conquest and Haynes crimes were 248. The crime rate of Houghton Conquest and Haynes in 2024 was 474.01 (year) or 39.50 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton Conquest and Haynes were around 137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 261.85 (year) or 21.82 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Houghton Conquest and Haynes)CrimesRank (Houghton Conquest and Haynes)CrimesRank (Houghton Conquest and Haynes)
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
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Houghton Conquest and Haynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Houghton Conquest and Haynes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Houghton Conquest and Haynes postcode area is presented below.

1. Wheatfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Silver End Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Stableford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Corncroft Leys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Claydon Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Four Acre Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Barley Corn Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Horseshoe Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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