Crime Rate in Leighton Buzzard North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leighton Buzzard North

The total recorded crimes in Leighton Buzzard North, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leighton Buzzard North crime rate of 2.74 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 Leighton Buzzard North, encompassing approximately 34,699 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Leighton Buzzard North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rye Close with total crimes: 8
  • Vimy Road with total crimes: 6
  • Town Bridge Mill with total crimes: 6

How safe is Leighton Buzzard North?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Leighton Buzzard North reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,083 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard North witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Leighton Buzzard North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 996 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard North witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leighton Buzzard North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leighton Buzzard North has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 4th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Leighton Buzzard North crimes were 1,083. The crime rate of Leighton Buzzard North in 2024 was 31.21 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leighton Buzzard North were around 996 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.70 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)
Leighton Buzzard South139 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Dunstable-Northfields94 61,245 4916 7
Shefford77 91,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North75 11944 8958 6
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine85 7869 10594 15
Arlesey82 8839 12840 9
Stotfold and Langford69 13929 9755 12
Toddington77 10853 11834 10
Flitwick63 14838 13805 11
Ampthill69 12663 15661 13
Caddington54 15747 14619 14
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
Potton42 19521 18400 21
Parkside44 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead33 23404 24435 19
Dunstable-Watling41 20502 20396 23
Heath and Reach35 22484 21392 24
Northill26 26392 25275 25
Silsoe and Shillington30 25212 29156 29
Aspley and Woburn26 27250 26228 26
Barton-le-Clay18 28191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes16 30248 27137 31
Eaton Bray18 29223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield14 31161 31151 30

Leighton Buzzard North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202527
May 202534
April 202521
March 202517
February 202515
January 20254
December 202410
November 202425
October 202419
September 202415
August 202429

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202523
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202532
April 202519
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202431
November 202427
October 202426
September 202425
August 202437

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Leighton Buzzard North in July 2025

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

1. Rye Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vimy Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Town Bridge Mill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
4. Vandyke Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
5. Water Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Kemsley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oatfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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