WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

Crime in Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Arlesey, localized within Central Bedfordshire.

Total Crimes

69
trending_down -16.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.0per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,332

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour27
Violence & Sexual Offences16
Vehicle Crime7
Drug Offences4
Public Order4
Other Theft3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Burglary2
Other Crime1
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Carters Walk Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Hillary Rise Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Chase Hill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Chiltern Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Chancellors Map
Burglary: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near West Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Spreckley Close Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Rose Cottages Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Walker Close Map
Drugs: 1
1

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Local Rank

#16safest in Central Bedfordshire

City Average

58.76per 1k

Local Policing

Hitchin Urban

Hertfordshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The priorities for May to August are as follows:

• Speeding on Bedford Road (A600). The stretch of Bedford Road between Redhill Road and Turnpike Lane has been identified as a location of concern for speeding vehicles by the local community. We will be conducting speed enforcement activities in this location over the coming months.

• E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Hitchin Urban. Once again, this issue has been highlighted in the recent public consultation process. We will continue our efforts to address this issue.

Issued: 18 May 2026

Status Update

Residents will see their dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle these issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

The previous local priorities for the area were:

• Checks on LGVs and waste carrying vehicles in Hitchin Urban

• The unlawful use of E-scooters

• Tackle speeding on London Road B656

Issued: 18 May 2026

Status Update

Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Checks on LGVs and waste carrying vehicles in Hitchin Urban
*The issue of some LGVs and waste carrying vehicles using Hitchin Urban road network whilst contravening relevant road traffic and related waste carrier legislation was raised as an issue. During January and February your local team conducted checks to make sure that vehicles using local roads to transport waste were doing so safely with secure loads and in accordance with the law.

The unlawful use of E-scooters throughout Hitchin Urban
*The use of E-scooters on public land is not allowed, and can present a danger to pedestrians and other road users alike. The Neighbourhood Policing Team undertook patrols looking for e-scooters being used illegally. Users were spoken to to address this issue including education and, where necessary and appropriate, enforcement was taken.

Tackle speeding on London Road B656
*Patrol and speed enforcement activity took place in and around the location to address the issue of speeding vehicles.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL1

Priory School Recruitment event

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8:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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The Priory School, Bedford Road Hitchin

JUL2

The Great Hitchin Duck Race

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Hitchin Market, 1A Churchyard Hitchin

JUL7

Beat Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hitchin Library, Paynes Park Hitchin

JUL14

Beat Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street Hitchin

AUG4

Beat Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street Hitchin

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