Crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Houghton Conquest & Haynes in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes at a glance
- Crime trends in Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- Types of crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- Houghton Conquest & Haynes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- Demographics of Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- Questions about crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Houghton Conquest & Haynes | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 232 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,537 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes of any year here (232 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 232 | 41.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 217 | 39.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 201 | 36.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 180 | 32.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 185 | 33.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 174 | 31.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 137 | 24.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 159 | 28.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 168 | 30.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 72 to 107, while anti-social behaviour fell from 44 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 19.3 | 34.2 | +49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.7 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Houghton Conquest & Haynes; the highest is Shefford, Central Bedfordshire (65.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Houghton Conquest & Haynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | 564 | 38.0 | -9% |
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +12% |
| Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | 833 | 46.7 | +11% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -15% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +57% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | -11% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | -1% |
| Northill | 248 | 51.2 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Houghton Conquest & Haynes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wheatfield Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wheatfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Four Acre Drive | 21 |
| On or near Claydon Orchard | 16 |
| On or near Banks Croft | 15 |
| On or near Homestead Way | 9 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 7 |
| On or near How End Road | 6 |
| On or near Little End Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Waterway Place | 6 |
Of the 195 crimes in Houghton Conquest & Haynes with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 49.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Houghton Conquest & Haynes has an estimated population of 5,537 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Houghton Conquest & Haynes average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Houghton Conquest & Haynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Houghton Conquest & Haynes a safe place to live?
Houghton Conquest & Haynes recorded 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Houghton Conquest & Haynes was up 7% on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 217 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Houghton Conquest & Haynes?
About 5,537 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Houghton Conquest & Haynes?
Houghton Conquest & Haynes 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.