Crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Types of crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Caddington, Central Bedfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Demographics of Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (194), anti-social behaviour (117) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Caddington, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 582 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,452 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire of any year here (582 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 582 | 55.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 643 | 61.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 675 | 64.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 583 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 598 | 57.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 713 | 68.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 834 | 79.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 883 | 84.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 904 | 86.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (55% below) and public order (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 56 to 69, while vehicle crime fell from 91 to 53 and burglary fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 18.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -42% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Caddington, Central Bedfordshire; the highest is Dunstable Central (107.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunstable West (42.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable South | 307 | 52.8 | -5% |
| Dunstable West | 352 | 42.3 | -24% |
| Dunstable East | 1,093 | 96.3 | +73% |
| Dunstable Central | 838 | 107.3 | +93% |
| Dunstable North | 619 | 63.2 | +13% |
| Houghton Regis West | 1,142 | 92.0 | +65% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,161 | 93.0 | +67% |
| Eaton Bray | 172 | 44.9 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 30 |
| On or near Plewes Close | 22 |
| On or near Montgomery Grove | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Goodhart Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Common Road | 13 |
| On or near The Chilterns | 13 |
| On or near Luton Dunstable Busway | 12 |
Of the 465 crimes in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 39.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 10,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caddington, Central Bedfordshire average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Caddington, Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Caddington, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,797th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire was down 9% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 643 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caddington, Central Bedfordshire?
About 10,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire 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.