Crime in Goldington: statistics, rates and trends
935 crimes were recorded in Goldington in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Goldington at a glance
- Crime trends in Goldington
- Types of crime in Goldington
- Goldington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goldington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goldington
- Demographics of Goldington
- Questions about crime in Goldington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (321), shoplifting (183) and anti-social behaviour (100) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,195th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Goldington | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 935 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.5 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,210 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Goldington peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,181 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (861). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 935 | 101.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,077 | 116.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,181 | 128.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 888 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,056 | 114.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,097 | 119.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 861 | 93.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 996 | 108.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,061 | 115.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goldington recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), robbery (75% above the national rate) and drugs (33% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (30% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 47 to 61 and public order rose from 39 to 49, while shoplifting fell from 437 to 183.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 34.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 19.9 | 8.5 | -58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 10.9 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Public order | 49 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goldington; the highest is Castle & Newnham (173.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Renhold & Ravensden (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe | 385 | 47.3 | -53% |
| Riverfield | 285 | 71.4 | -30% |
| Renhold & Ravensden | 133 | 41.9 | -59% |
| De Parys | 539 | 73.9 | -27% |
| Castle & Newnham | 1,499 | 173.6 | +71% |
| Brickhill | 520 | 58.3 | -43% |
| Kingsbrook | 1,889 | 170.4 | +68% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Goldington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (223).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 223 |
| On or near Bury Walk | 82 |
| On or near Leighfield Close | 35 |
| On or near Fieldside | 30 |
| On or near Baldur Close | 29 |
| On or near The Copse | 29 |
| On or near Ballinghall Close | 23 |
| On or near Milburn Road | 23 |
| On or near Vicars Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Elliot Crescent | 20 |
Of the 835 crimes in Goldington with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 281 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Goldington has an estimated population of 9,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goldington average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Goldington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goldington a safe place to live?
Goldington recorded 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,195th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Goldington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (183).
Is crime in Goldington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldington was down 13% on the year before: 935 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,077 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goldington?
About 9,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goldington?
Goldington 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.