Crime in Beech Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,199 crimes were recorded in Beech Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beech Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Beech Hill
- Types of crime in Beech Hill
- Beech Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beech Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beech Hill
- Population and deprivation in Beech Hill
- Questions about crime in Beech Hill
- About this data
1,199 crimes were recorded in Beech Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 515 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beech Hill has the 1,921st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beech Hill | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,199 | 22,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,362 | 239,090 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beech Hill was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,393 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,088). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,199 | 78.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,318 | 85.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,258 | 81.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,191 | 77.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,088 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,176 | 76.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,288 | 83.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,268 | 82.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,393 | 90.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beech Hill 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-28%) and drugs (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 515 | 33.5 | 0.98 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 9.6 | 0.62 | -23% |
| Other theft | 93 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -3% |
| Public order | 87 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -10% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.9 | 0.90 | -27% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.3 | 1.11 | -14% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.8 | 1.88 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +47% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.27 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -54% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beech Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beech Hill recorded 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beech Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beech Hill recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beech Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beech Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beech Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beech Hill recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beech Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beech Hill recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beech Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beech Hill recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beech Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beech Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beech Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beech Hill recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beech Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beech Hill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beech Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beech Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beech Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beech Hill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beech Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beech Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beech Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beech Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beech Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beech Hill recorded 6 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 down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beech Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beech Hill.
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 Beech Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Beech Road | 48 |
| On or near Claremont Road | 36 |
| On or near Maple Road East | 36 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 35 |
| On or near A505 | 34 |
| On or near Beresford Road | 32 |
| On or near Churchill Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beech Hill 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 | 484 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 326 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Beech Hill has an estimated population of 15,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beech Hill sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beech Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 36.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.1% |
Is Beech Hill a safe place to live?
Beech Hill recorded 78.0 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 Beech Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Beech Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beech Hill was down 9% on the year before: 1,199 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,318 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beech Hill?
Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.