Crime Rate in Linslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linslade

The total recorded crimes in Linslade, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linslade crime rate of 1.17 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 Linslade, encompassing approximately 22,252 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Linslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mentmore Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 4
  • Stoke Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Linslade?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Linslade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 479 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Linslade recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Linslade had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 518 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Linslade has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Linslade Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Linslade has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.17 ranking 25th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Linslade crimes were 479. The crime rate of Linslade in 2024 was 21.53 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linslade were around 518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.28 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)CrimesRank (Central Bedfordshire)
Leighton Buzzard South163 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy102 31,232 61,340 2
Houghton Hall96 41,514 21,145 3
Dunstable-Icknield107 21,309 3991 5
Leighton Buzzard North94 51,083 7996 4
Dunstable-Northfields87 61,245 4916 7
Shefford57 151,235 5863 8
Biggleswade North72 8944 8958 6
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
Toddington72 9853 11834 10
Cranfield and Marston Moretaine69 11869 10594 15
Flitwick71 10838 13805 11
Caddington69 12747 14619 14
Ampthill59 14663 15661 13
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
Dunstable-Manshead23 26404 24435 19
Heath and Reach33 21484 21392 24
Aspley and Woburn32 22250 26228 26
Northill31 23392 25275 25
Barton-le-Clay12 30191 30181 27
Houghton Conquest and Haynes12 29248 27137 31
Silsoe and Shillington17 27212 29156 29
Eaton Bray16 28223 28167 28
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield12 31161 31151 30

Linslade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202510
December 20245
November 202415
October 202412
September 202419
August 202410
July 202419
June 202432
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20244
April 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Linslade in March 2025

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

1. Mentmore Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Paddocks (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Stoke Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bideford Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Himley Green (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Harcourt Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bossington Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Coombe (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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