Crime Rate in Silsoe and Shillington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silsoe and Shillington

The total recorded crimes in Silsoe and Shillington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silsoe and Shillington crime rate of 10.84 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 Silsoe and Shillington, encompassing approximately 1,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Silsoe and Shillington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Silsoe Road with total crimes: 3
  • College Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Hillfoot Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Silsoe and Shillington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Silsoe and Shillington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 212 crimes compared to 711.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Silsoe and Shillington recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

    • In 2023, Silsoe and Shillington had fewer crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 156 crimes compared to 610. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Silsoe and Shillington recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 30 other areas in the Central Bedfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Silsoe and Shillington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Silsoe and Shillington has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 10.84 ranking 28th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Silsoe and Shillington crimes were 212. The crime rate of Silsoe and Shillington in 2024 was 109.48 (year) or 9.12 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silsoe and Shillington were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.56 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silsoe and Shillington)CrimesRank (Silsoe and Shillington)CrimesRank (Silsoe and Shillington)
Leighton Buzzard South154 11,558 11,389 1
Sandy89 41,232 61,340 2
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
Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield6 31161 31151 30

Silsoe and Shillington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 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 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Silsoe and Shillington in May 2025

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

1. Old Silsoe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. College Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hillfoot Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Osier Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Jepps Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Marshalls Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Barton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Obelisk Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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