Crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Clifton, Henlow & Langford in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- Types of crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- Clifton, Henlow & Langford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- Population and deprivation in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- Questions about crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
- About this data
699 crimes were recorded in Clifton, Henlow & Langford in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clifton, Henlow & Langford has the 3,268th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton, Henlow & Langford | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 699 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,738 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford was highest in the year to July 2025 (726 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (530). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 699 | 44.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 726 | 46.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 589 | 37.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 612 | 38.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 577 | 36.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 546 | 34.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 621 | 39.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 627 | 39.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 530 | 33.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton, Henlow & Langford 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 vehicle crime (+95%) and other theft (+21%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 13.8 | 0.40 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 5.5 | 1.11 | +95% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -4% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Other theft | 41 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +21% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +7% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +71% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clifton, Henlow & Langford 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clifton, Henlow & Langford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton, Henlow & Langford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | +52% |
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 533 | 48.3 | +9% |
| Stotfold | 493 | 54.5 | +23% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 190 | 42.4 | -4% |
| Biggleswade West | 1,103 | 76.7 | +73% |
| Biggleswade East | 444 | 49.5 | +11% |
| Northill | 233 | 48.1 | +8% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 310 | 35.5 | -20% |
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 Clifton, Henlow & Langford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Steamer Croft | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 27 |
| On or near The Joint | 26 |
| On or near Honeybee Close | 18 |
| On or near Loganberry Way | 18 |
| On or near Broad Street | 17 |
| On or near Langford Road | 17 |
| On or near Riverside Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Boundary Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton, Henlow & Langford 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 | 209 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Clifton, Henlow & Langford has an estimated population of 15,738. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton, Henlow & Langford sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Clifton, Henlow & Langford a safe place to live?
Clifton, Henlow & Langford recorded 44.4 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 Clifton, Henlow & Langford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton, Henlow & Langford was down 4% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 726 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton, Henlow & Langford?
Clifton, Henlow & Langford 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 Clifton, Henlow & Langford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.