Crime in Dunstable North: statistics, rates and trends

595 crimes were recorded in Dunstable North in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dunstable North has the 2,563rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dunstable North was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,017 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (584). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dunstable North 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+71%) and other theft (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-85%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dunstable North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dunstable North recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dunstable North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dunstable North recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dunstable North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dunstable North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dunstable North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dunstable North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dunstable North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dunstable North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dunstable North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dunstable North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dunstable North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dunstable North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dunstable North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dunstable North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dunstable North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dunstable North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Dunstable North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dunstable North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Dunstable North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dunstable North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 85% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Dunstable North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dunstable North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Dunstable North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dunstable North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Dunstable North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dunstable North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dunstable North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dunstable North.

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 Dunstable North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dunstable North 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.

Dunstable North has an estimated population of 9,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dunstable North sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Dunstable North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.