Crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
573 crimes were recorded in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Caddington, Central Bedfordshire has the 2,821st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Caddington, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 573 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,452 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (937 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (564). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 573 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 652 | 62.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 683 | 65.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 564 | 54.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 623 | 59.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 731 | 69.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 806 | 77.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 937 | 89.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 865 | 82.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-81%) and vehicle crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 18.4 | 0.54 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -46% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -27% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -19% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -36% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +40% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +180% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -81% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 21 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 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Caddington, Central Bedfordshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caddington, Central Bedfordshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunstable South | 302 | 51.9 | -5% |
| Dunstable West | 364 | 43.7 | -20% |
| Dunstable East | 1,065 | 93.8 | +71% |
| Dunstable Central | 840 | 107.6 | +96% |
| Dunstable North | 595 | 60.7 | +11% |
| Houghton Regis West | 1,161 | 93.5 | +71% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,125 | 90.1 | +64% |
| Eaton Bray | 165 | 43.1 | -21% |
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 Caddington, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Norfolk Road | 29 |
| On or near Plewes Close | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Montgomery Grove | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Goodhart Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Russell Close | 12 |
| On or near Common Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 10,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Caddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Caddington, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 54.8 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 Caddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caddington, Central Bedfordshire was down 12% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Caddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Caddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 Caddington, Central Bedfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.