Crime in Arlesey & Fairfield: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Arlesey & Fairfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arlesey & Fairfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Arlesey & Fairfield
- Types of crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
- Arlesey & Fairfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arlesey & Fairfield
- Demographics of Arlesey & Fairfield
- Questions about crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (165), violence and sexual offences (165) and other theft (55) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,079th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Arlesey & Fairfield | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 536 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,031 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Arlesey & Fairfield of any year here (536 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 536 | 48.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 501 | 45.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 474 | 43.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 452 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 531 | 48.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 438 | 39.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 502 | 45.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 523 | 47.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 436 | 39.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and vehicle crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 55 and anti-social behaviour rose from 101 to 165, while vehicle crime fell from 55 to 24 and violence and sexual offences fell from 195 to 165.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 15.0 | 15.4 | +63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 15.0 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -56% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arlesey & Fairfield; the highest is Biggleswade West (77.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe (37.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arlesey & Fairfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stotfold | 496 | 54.9 | +13% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 710 | 45.1 | -7% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | -15% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +35% |
| Biggleswade West | 1,116 | 77.6 | +60% |
| Biggleswade East | 457 | 50.9 | +5% |
| Northill | 248 | 51.2 | +5% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Arlesey & Fairfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Salisbury Close” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salisbury Close | 27 |
| On or near Hitchin Road | 24 |
| On or near Ramerick Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Chancellors | 15 |
| On or near Hillary Rise | 15 |
| On or near Carters Walk | 14 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales | 14 |
| On or near Stotfold Road | 12 |
| On or near The Chase | 12 |
| On or near Albone Avenue | 11 |
Of the 371 crimes in Arlesey & Fairfield with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 165 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Arlesey & Fairfield has an estimated population of 11,031 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arlesey & Fairfield average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Arlesey & Fairfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Arlesey & Fairfield a safe place to live?
Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,079th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Arlesey & Fairfield?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (165).
Is crime in Arlesey & Fairfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arlesey & Fairfield was up 7% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 501 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arlesey & Fairfield?
About 11,031 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arlesey & Fairfield?
Arlesey & Fairfield is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.