Crime in Aspley & Woburn: statistics, rates and trends
216 crimes were recorded in Aspley & Woburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aspley & Woburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Aspley & Woburn
- Types of crime in Aspley & Woburn
- Aspley & Woburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aspley & Woburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aspley & Woburn
- Demographics of Aspley & Woburn
- Questions about crime in Aspley & Woburn
- About this data
Crime map
Burglary (50), violence and sexual offences (46) and anti-social behaviour (44) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,369th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aspley & Woburn | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 216 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,156 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aspley & Woburn peaked in the year to August 2020 (335 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 216 | 41.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 244 | 47.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 212 | 41.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 236 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 312 | 60.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 50.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 65.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 287 | 55.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 59.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aspley & Woburn recorded notably more burglary (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 50, while violence and sexual offences fell from 68 to 46 and vehicle crime fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 50 | 9.7 | 3.6 | +117% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 8.9 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 8.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aspley & Woburn; the highest is Leighton-Linslade South (88.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aspley & Woburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | 833 | 46.7 | +11% |
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +12% |
| Heath & Reach | 317 | 71.1 | +70% |
| Leighton-Linslade North | 806 | 48.3 | +15% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -15% |
| Ampthill | 564 | 38.0 | -9% |
| Leighton-Linslade West | 710 | 53.3 | +27% |
| Leighton-Linslade South | 1,453 | 88.9 | +112% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Aspley & Woburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Square” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Square | 13 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Church Street | 8 |
| On or near Aspley Hill | 7 |
| On or near Hardwick Mews | 7 |
| On or near Heath Lane | 7 |
| On or near Narrow Path | 7 |
| On or near St Vincents | 7 |
| On or near Drakeloe Close | 6 |
Of the 172 crimes in Aspley & Woburn with a recorded outcome, 57% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 57.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Aspley & Woburn has an estimated population of 5,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.5%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aspley & Woburn average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aspley & Woburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aspley & Woburn a safe place to live?
Aspley & Woburn recorded 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,369th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Aspley & Woburn?
Burglary was the most common category, with 50 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (46).
Is crime in Aspley & Woburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aspley & Woburn was down 11% on the year before: 216 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aspley & Woburn?
About 5,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aspley & Woburn?
Aspley & Woburn 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.