Crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe: statistics, rates and trends
327 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Types of crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Demographics of Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Questions about crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (110), violence and sexual offences (101) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 327 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.5 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,731 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe peaked in the year to August 2019 (459 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (299). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 327 | 37.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 343 | 39.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 319 | 36.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 299 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 407 | 46.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 425 | 48.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 413 | 47.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 459 | 52.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 414 | 47.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) and vehicle crime (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 30, while vehicle crime fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 12.6 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 11.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe; the highest is Houghton Regis East (93.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -5% |
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +25% |
| Ampthill | 564 | 38.0 | +2% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | +10% |
| Toddington | 790 | 80.3 | +114% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +76% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | +12% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,161 | 93.0 | +148% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horsler Close” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horsler Close | 16 |
| On or near Hanover Place | 15 |
| On or near King William Close | 15 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 12 |
| On or near Old Road | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 9 |
| On or near Chiltern Road | 9 |
| On or near Old School Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Clark'S Pightle | 8 |
Of the 217 crimes in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe has an estimated population of 8,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe a safe place to live?
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,539th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (101).
Is crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe was down 5% on the year before: 327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe?
About 8,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe?
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe 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.