Crime in Arlesey & Fairfield: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Arlesey & Fairfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Arlesey & Fairfield
- Questions about crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
- About this data
533 crimes were recorded in Arlesey & Fairfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Arlesey & Fairfield has the 3,091st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Arlesey & Fairfield | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 533 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,031 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Arlesey & Fairfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (533 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (442). Over the whole period it rose 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 533 | 48.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 498 | 45.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 483 | 43.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 448 | 40.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 46.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 447 | 40.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 511 | 46.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 516 | 46.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 442 | 40.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Arlesey & Fairfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+48%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 13.8 | 0.90 | +48% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.4 | 0.49 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +40% |
| Public order | 20 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -26% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 0.08 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Arlesey & Fairfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Arlesey & Fairfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Arlesey & Fairfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Arlesey & Fairfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Arlesey & Fairfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Arlesey & Fairfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Arlesey & Fairfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Arlesey & Fairfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Arlesey & Fairfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Arlesey & Fairfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Arlesey & Fairfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Arlesey & Fairfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Arlesey & Fairfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Arlesey & Fairfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arlesey & Fairfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stotfold | 493 | 54.5 | +13% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 699 | 44.4 | -8% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 190 | 42.4 | -12% |
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | +40% |
| Biggleswade West | 1,103 | 76.7 | +59% |
| Biggleswade East | 444 | 49.5 | +2% |
| Northill | 233 | 48.1 | -0% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 310 | 35.5 | -27% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Arlesey & Fairfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salisbury Close | 24 |
| On or near Hitchin Road | 20 |
| On or near Ramerick Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Chancellors | 16 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales | 14 |
| On or near Carters Walk | 13 |
| On or near Dickens Boulevard | 13 |
| On or near Hillary Rise | 13 |
| On or near Stotfold Road | 13 |
| On or near Burton Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Arlesey & Fairfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Arlesey & Fairfield has an estimated population of 11,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Arlesey & Fairfield sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Arlesey & Fairfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Arlesey & Fairfield a safe place to live?
Arlesey & Fairfield recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Arlesey & Fairfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Arlesey & Fairfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arlesey & Fairfield was up 7% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 498 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Arlesey & Fairfield?
Arlesey & Fairfield is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Arlesey & Fairfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.