Crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- Questions about crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
- About this data
310 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 100 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe has the 3,617th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,731 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe was highest in the year to July 2019 (456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (289). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 310 | 35.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 350 | 40.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 325 | 37.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 289 | 33.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 424 | 48.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 414 | 47.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 422 | 48.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 456 | 52.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 409 | 46.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe 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 criminal damage and arson (+32%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 11.5 | 0.33 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +32% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -32% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -56% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 177 | 36.3 | +2% |
| Flitwick | 640 | 45.5 | +28% |
| Ampthill | 549 | 37.0 | +4% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 190 | 42.4 | +20% |
| Toddington | 797 | 81.0 | +128% |
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | +91% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | +18% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,125 | 90.1 | +154% |
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 Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near King William Close | 15 |
| On or near Horsler Close | 15 |
| On or near Hanover Place | 12 |
| On or near Old Road | 12 |
| On or near Old School Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 9 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 9 |
| On or near Chiltern Road | 9 |
| On or near Old Silsoe Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 97 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 29.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 23.2% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe has an estimated population of 8,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe a safe place to live?
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe recorded 35.5 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 Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (97).
Is crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe was down 11% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 350 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe?
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe 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 Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.