Crime Rate in Linslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linslade

The total recorded crimes in Linslade, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linslade crime rate of 1.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Linslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Wharf with total crimes: 2
  • Canal Mews 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 areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • 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 July 2025 the Linslade has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linslade)CrimesRank (Linslade)CrimesRank (Linslade)
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
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
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

Linslade 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202513
February 202512
January 202510
December 20245
November 202415
October 202412
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 2 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
December 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20257
April 202512
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Linslade in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. The Wharf (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Canal Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bossington Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Soulbury Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ascot Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollies Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Faulkner'S Way (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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