Crime Rate in Potton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Potton

The total recorded crimes in Potton, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Potton crime rate of 14.32 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 Potton, encompassing approximately 2,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Potton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Munkman Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hatley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Potton?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Potton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 521 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Potton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Potton had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 400 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Potton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Potton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Potton has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 14.32 ranking 19th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Potton crimes were 521. The crime rate of Potton in 2024 was 177.60 (year) or 14.80 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Potton were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.36 (year) or 11.36 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Potton)CrimesRank (Potton)CrimesRank (Potton)
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
Linslade39 21479 22518 16
Biggleswade South51 17607 16431 20
Dunstable-Central53 16503 19438 18
Tithe Farm31 24547 17495 17
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

Potton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 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 (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 20259
April 202521
March 20259
February 202516
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 202435
August 202415

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202512
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

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
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Potton in July 2025

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

1. Munkman Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Hatley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Larkins Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Burdett'S Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Market Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Common Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kings Pond Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Biggleswade Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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