Crime in Brickhill: statistics, rates and trends
520 crimes were recorded in Brickhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brickhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Brickhill
- Types of crime in Brickhill
- Brickhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brickhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brickhill
- Demographics of Brickhill
- Questions about crime in Brickhill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (110) and vehicle crime (63) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brickhill | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 520 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,914 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brickhill peaked in the year to August 2025 (536 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (337). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 520 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 536 | 60.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 479 | 53.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 337 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 408 | 45.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 409 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 477 | 53.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 500 | 56.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 442 | 49.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brickhill recorded notably more vehicle crime (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and other theft (50% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 110 and criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 51, while other theft fell from 38 to 29 and violence and sexual offences fell from 208 to 164.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 7.1 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brickhill; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Renhold & Ravensden (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brickhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe | 385 | 47.3 | -19% |
| De Parys | 539 | 73.9 | +27% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +188% |
| Goldington | 935 | 101.5 | +74% |
| Castle & Newnham | 1,499 | 173.6 | +198% |
| Renhold & Ravensden | 133 | 41.9 | -28% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +643% |
| Riverfield | 285 | 71.4 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Brickhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Stour Way | 40 |
| On or near Severn Way | 33 |
| On or near Beaufort Way | 23 |
| On or near Kingfisher Close | 21 |
| On or near Meadfoot Place | 18 |
| On or near Arun Close | 15 |
| On or near Carron Road | 14 |
| On or near Hodder Road | 14 |
| On or near Dove Road | 13 |
Of the 410 crimes in Brickhill with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Brickhill has an estimated population of 8,914 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brickhill average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Brickhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brickhill a safe place to live?
Brickhill recorded 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,679th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Brickhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Brickhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brickhill was down 3% on the year before: 520 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 536 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brickhill?
About 8,914 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brickhill?
Brickhill 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.