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 May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leighton Buzzard North crime rate of 3.40 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
Leighton Buzzard North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vimy Road with total crimes: 5
  • Town Bridge Mill with total crimes: 5
  • Vandyke Road with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Leighton Buzzard North has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard North)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall89 51,514 21,145 3
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

Leighton Buzzard North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202519
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202431
November 202427
October 202426
September 202425
August 202437
July 202434
June 202456
May 202441

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202521
March 202517
February 202515
January 20254
December 202410
November 202425
October 202419
September 202415
August 202429
July 202431
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Leighton Buzzard North in May 2025

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

1. Vimy Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Town Bridge Mill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Vandyke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Oatfield Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Water Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Churchill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
8. Miletree Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
9. Phoenix Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Meadow Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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