Crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine: statistics, rates and trends
833 crimes were recorded in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- Types of crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- Cranfield & Marston Moretaine compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- Demographics of Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- Questions about crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (287), anti-social behaviour (168) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,159th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 833 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,840 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine peaked in the year to August 2020 (940 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (789). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 833 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 791 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 833 | 46.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 820 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 849 | 47.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 789 | 44.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 940 | 52.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 843 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 791 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (70% below) and public order (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 29 to 47 and drugs rose from 28 to 38, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 44 and public order fell from 66 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 54 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 2.5 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cranfield & Marston Moretaine; the highest is Toddington, Central Bedfordshire (80.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranfield & Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley & Woburn | 216 | 41.9 | -10% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | -10% |
| Ampthill | 564 | 38.0 | -19% |
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +1% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -24% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | -20% |
| Toddington | 790 | 80.3 | +72% |
| Heath & Reach | 317 | 71.1 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Salford Road” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salford Road | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Hotch Croft | 28 |
| On or near Hoo Lane | 26 |
| On or near Gee View | 22 |
| On or near Gadsden Close | 19 |
| On or near Lanchester Road | 18 |
| On or near Maltings Close | 18 |
| On or near Busby Mead | 16 |
Of the 665 crimes in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 37.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine has an estimated population of 17,840 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%), more students (12.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cranfield & Marston Moretaine average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cranfield & Marston Moretaine a safe place to live?
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,159th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine was up 5% on the year before: 833 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 791 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cranfield & Marston Moretaine?
About 17,840 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cranfield & Marston Moretaine?
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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.