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 May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leighton Buzzard South crime rate of 3.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Leighton Buzzard South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandpiper Way with total crimes: 18
  • Market Square with total crimes: 12
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Leighton Buzzard South has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)CrimesRank (Leighton Buzzard South)
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202548
March 202541
February 202535
January 202538
December 202441
November 202439
October 202423
September 202424
August 202433
July 202425
June 202478
May 202433

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202526
March 202557
February 202516
January 202519
December 202422
November 202412
October 202421
September 202422
August 202431
July 202442
June 202462
May 202415

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 202415
July 20248
June 202430
May 202412

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20257
February 202512
January 202518
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202438
May 202410

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 202512
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Leighton Buzzard South in May 2025

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

1. Sandpiper Way (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Market Square (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
3. Albany Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Church Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4012 (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. North Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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