Crime Rate in Leighton Buzzard South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leighton Buzzard South

The total recorded crimes in Leighton Buzzard South, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leighton Buzzard South crime rate of 2.77 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 South, encompassing approximately 50,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Leighton Buzzard South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Leighton Buzzard South?

To understand the safety of Leighton Buzzard South, we need to analyze Leighton Buzzard South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,558 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard South witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Leighton Buzzard South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,389 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leighton Buzzard South witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard South 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 South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leighton Buzzard South has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 1th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Leighton Buzzard South crimes were 1,558. The crime rate of Leighton Buzzard South in 2024 was 31.02 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leighton Buzzard South were around 1,389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.66 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)
Sandy94 51,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall107 31,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield115 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North95 41,083 7996 4
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 South 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202530
May 202526
April 202526
March 202557
February 202516
January 202519
December 202422
November 202412
October 202421
September 202422
August 202431

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202544
May 202556
April 202548
March 202541
February 202535
January 202538
December 202441
November 202439
October 202423
September 202424
August 202433

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 202512
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 202511
April 202516
March 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202510
March 20257
February 202512
January 202518
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Leighton Buzzard South in July 2025

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

1. Market Square (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. Cormorant Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trivia Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A4012 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1

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