Crime Rate in Shefford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shefford

The total recorded crimes in Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shefford crime rate of 9.24 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 Shefford, encompassing approximately 8,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
Shefford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Truman Place with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shefford Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shefford?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Shefford reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 1,235 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shefford witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Shefford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 863 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shefford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shefford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shefford has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 9.24 ranking 9th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shefford crimes were 1,235. The crime rate of Shefford in 2024 was 148.14 (year) or 12.35 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shefford were around 863 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.52 (year) or 8.63 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shefford)CrimesRank (Shefford)CrimesRank (Shefford)
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
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
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

Shefford 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 202525
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202518
April 202520
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202418
November 202418
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 202425
October 202428
September 202434
August 202425

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202522
January 202521
December 202420
November 202456
October 202453
September 202436
August 202427

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shefford in July 2025

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

1. Truman Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Shefford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Crackle Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Orchard Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Davy Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Bentley Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookside (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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