Crime Rate in Stotfold and Langford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stotfold and Langford

The total recorded crimes in Stotfold and Langford, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stotfold and Langford crime rate of 7.43 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 Stotfold and Langford, encompassing approximately 11,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Stotfold and Langford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coppice Mead with total crimes: 10
  • Honeybee Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stotfold and Langford?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Stotfold and Langford reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 929 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stotfold and Langford witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stotfold and Langford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 755 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stotfold and Langford witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stotfold and Langford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stotfold and Langford has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 7.43 ranking 7th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Stotfold and Langford crimes were 929. The crime rate of Stotfold and Langford in 2024 was 81.20 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stotfold and Langford were around 755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.99 (year) or 5.50 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Parkside43 18473 23399 22
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

Stotfold and Langford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202529
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202428
September 202422
August 202423
July 202419
June 202466
May 202430
April 202423

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 202420
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202534
January 202546
December 202428
November 202427
October 202429
September 202421
August 202423
July 202439
June 202450
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stotfold and Langford in March 2025

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

1. Coppice Mead (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Honeybee Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Langford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Hollyhock Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Queen'S Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Arlesry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Regent Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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