WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

leighton buzzard south Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for leighton buzzard south, localized within central bedfordshire.

Total Crimes

128

trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

88.07per 1k

trending_down -1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,488

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences44

Shoplifting32

Anti-social Behaviour13

Vehicle Crime9

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Public Order6

Drug Offences5

Weapons Possession3

Other Theft3

Other Crime3

Robbery2

Burglary1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 13	13
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 7Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2	12
On or near Market Square Map	Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2	11
On or near West Street Map	Shoplifting: 6Criminal damage and arson: 1	7
On or near North Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 2	7
On or near Hinton Close Map	Vehicle crime: 3	3
On or near Dunnock Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Dudley Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 2Drugs: 1	3
On or near Friday Street Map	Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3