Crime Rate in Parkside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkside

The total recorded crimes in Parkside, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkside crime rate of 2.22 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 Parkside, encompassing approximately 19,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Parkside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conquest Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bromley Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Parkside?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Parkside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 473 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parkside recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Parkside had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 399 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parkside recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parkside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Parkside has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 2.22 ranking 18th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Parkside crimes were 473. The crime rate of Parkside in 2024 was 24.41 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkside were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.59 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 22 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
Linslade26 25479 22518 16
Biggleswade South48 16607 16431 20
Tithe Farm33 20547 17495 17
Dunstable-Watling46 17502 20396 23
Dunstable-Central36 19503 19438 18
Potton30 24521 18400 21
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

Parkside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 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 (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20258
January 202516
December 202431
November 202416
October 20249
September 202419
August 202412
July 202416
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 202412
June 202438
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Parkside in March 2025

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

1. Conquest Road (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Bromley Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Dolphin Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Elm Park Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parkside Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Trident Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brentwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Henley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Westminster Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hammersmith Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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