Crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine: statistics, rates and trends
824 crimes were recorded in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- Questions about crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
- About this data
824 crimes were recorded in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cranfield & Marston Moretaine has the 3,188th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 824 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.2 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,840 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine was highest in the year to July 2020 (927 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (778). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 824 | 46.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 791 | 44.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 824 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 819 | 45.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 851 | 47.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 798 | 44.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 927 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 848 | 47.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 778 | 43.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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 violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 16.6 | 0.48 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 165 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +2% |
| Public order | 56 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -19% |
| Other theft | 50 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +6% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.6 | 0.81 | +147% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -15% |
| Burglary | 32 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 50 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 147% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 32 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cranfield & Marston Moretaine, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cranfield & Marston Moretaine.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranfield & Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspley & Woburn | 223 | 43.3 | -6% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | -9% |
| Ampthill | 549 | 37.0 | -20% |
| Flitwick | 640 | 45.5 | -2% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 177 | 36.3 | -21% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 310 | 35.5 | -23% |
| Toddington | 797 | 81.0 | +75% |
| Heath & Reach | 317 | 71.1 | +54% |
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 Cranfield & Marston Moretaine over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salford Road | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Hoo Lane | 26 |
| On or near Faulkner Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Hotch Croft | 23 |
| On or near Gee View | 22 |
| On or near Busby Mead | 19 |
| On or near Maltings Close | 18 |
| On or near Kings Grove | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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 | 255 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 165 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine has an estimated population of 17,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cranfield & Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Cranfield & Marston Moretaine a safe place to live?
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine recorded 46.2 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 Cranfield & Marston Moretaine?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (165).
Is crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine was up 4% on the year before: 824 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 791 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cranfield & Marston Moretaine?
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine 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 Cranfield & Marston Moretaine. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.