Crime Rate in Sandy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandy

The total recorded crimes in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandy crime rate of 5.86 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 Sandy, encompassing approximately 15,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sandy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Armistice Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Potton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Market Square with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sandy?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Sandy reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,232 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandy witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Sandy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,340 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandy witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Central Bedfordshire, Sandy has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sandy Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandy has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 4th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sandy crimes were 1,232. The crime rate of Sandy in 2024 was 81.09 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandy were around 1,340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.20 (year) or 7.35 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandy)CrimesRank (Sandy)CrimesRank (Sandy)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
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

Sandy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 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 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 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 (17 incidents).

July 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 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202521
February 202512
January 202526
December 202421
November 202416
October 202411
September 202413
August 202417
July 202412
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 202423
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202541
March 202550
February 202535
January 202536
December 202438
November 202434
October 202443
September 202451
August 202433
July 202431
June 202492
May 202435

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20249
November 202413
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sandy in May 2025

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

1. Armistice Croft (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Potton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greens Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. South Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mcmurdo Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wesley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Winchester Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
9. Ivel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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