Crime Rate in Houghton Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton Hall

The total recorded crimes in Houghton Hall, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton Hall crime rate of 9.25 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 Hall, encompassing approximately 9,618 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Houghton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Octavian Road with total crimes: 8
  • Morpeth Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Coopers Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Houghton Hall?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Houghton Hall reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,514 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Houghton Hall witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Houghton Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,145 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Houghton Hall witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton Hall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Houghton Hall has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 9.25 ranking 5th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton Hall crimes were 1,514. The crime rate of Houghton Hall in 2024 was 157.41 (year) or 13.12 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton Hall were around 1,145 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.04 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Houghton Hall)CrimesRank (Houghton Hall)CrimesRank (Houghton Hall)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
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
Eaton Bray21 27223 28167 28
Silsoe and Shillington21 28212 29156 29
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Houghton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202540
March 202538
February 202539
January 202550
December 202432
November 202439
October 202432
September 202443
August 202423
July 202440
June 202494
May 202437

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202516
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202417
October 202415
September 202425
August 202438
July 202450
June 202480
May 202434

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 202419

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
January 202523
December 202425
November 202416
October 202428
September 202424
August 202425
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Houghton Hall in May 2025

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

1. Octavian Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Morpeth Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Coopers Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Roman Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Whitehouse Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Recreation Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Leaf Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Watling Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Houghton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Manor Park (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1

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