Crime Rate in Toddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Toddington

The total recorded crimes in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Toddington crime rate of 14.92 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 Toddington, encompassing approximately 4,825 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
Toddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toddington Service Area with total crimes: 16
  • Sundon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Slate Hall with total crimes: 7

How safe is Toddington?

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

  • Relative to Central Bedfordshire:

    • In 2024, Toddington reported a higher crime volume than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 853 crimes compared to 711. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Toddington witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 30 other cities.

    • In 2023, Toddington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Central Bedfordshire average, with 834 crimes compared to 610. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Toddington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 30 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Toddington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Toddington has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 14.92 ranking 9th out of 30 in the Central Bedfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Toddington crimes were 853. The crime rate of Toddington in 2024 was 176.77 (year) or 14.73 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Central Bedfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Toddington were around 834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 172.83 (year) or 14.40 (month) ranking 10 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
Stotfold and Langford85 7929 9755 12
Arlesey66 13839 12840 9
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

Toddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 202462
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202523
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 202452
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202415
September 202414
August 202418
July 202416
June 202422
May 202418
April 202419

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 202418
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Toddington in March 2025

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

1. Toddington Service Area (Map)
Total16
Vehicle crime15
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sundon Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Slate Hall (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Princes Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Westoning Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Water End Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Daubeney Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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