Crime in Silsoe and Shillington, Central Bedfordshire
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Jepps Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Bedford Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Marshalls Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Hitchin Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Hillfoot Road Map | Robbery: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Conifers Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near College Chase Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Alder Wynd Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Old Silsoe Road Map | Shoplifting: 1 | 1 |
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Hitchin Rural
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Local Priorities
The priorities for May to August are as follows:
• Acquisitive vehicle crime. Theft from vehicles and theft of vehicles throughout the rural area is a concern for local communities. We will work with the public and businesses to improve crime prevention awareness and increase patrols in these isolated locations to reduce offences and reassure communities.
• Fly-tipping and related crime along the Herts/Beds border. We will continue to focus on this issue over the coming months, ensuring that close collaboration with colleagues in Bedfordshire continues. We will also continue to undertake dedicated patrols and operations throughout the area.
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:
• Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close.
• Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas.
Issued: 18 May 2026
Status Update
Residents previously asked us to focus on the following issues:
Tackling drug related anti-social behaviour in Wymondley, particularly in the car park area on Tower Close
*The Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted patrols in the area to ensure that any unlawful activity is identified and addressed.
Fly-tipping in Hitchin Rural and in particular in the Offley and Lilley areas
*The team carried out patrols of the areas and worked with landowners, farmers and businesses with a focus on reducing fly-tipping. This forms part of a wider, ongoing effort to reduce rural crime and see further crime prevention initiatives between police and local communities.
Actioned: 18 May 2026
Engagement Events
Oughton Dog Watch Walk
other10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, Hitchin
Police Surgery - Kimpton
other10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Homestead, Hitchin
Street Meet alongside Hightown Housing Association Hawthorne Avenue, Codicote
other10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Hawthorn Avenue Hitchin
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