Crime in Northill: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Northill in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northill at a glance
- Crime trends in Northill
- Types of crime in Northill
- Northill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northill
- Population and deprivation in Northill
- Questions about crime in Northill
- About this data
233 crimes were recorded in Northill in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northill has the 3,106th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northill | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 233 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,846 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northill was highest in the year to July 2024 (378 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (233). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 233 | 48.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 59.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 78.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 246 | 50.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 282 | 58.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 242 | 49.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 341 | 70.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 365 | 75.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 303 | 62.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northill 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and other theft (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 15.5 | 0.45 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 6.0 | 1.21 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -54% |
| Public order | 24 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -21% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +0% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -48% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +175% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +75% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +150% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northill recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northill recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade West | 1,103 | 76.7 | +60% |
| Biggleswade East | 444 | 49.5 | +3% |
| Sandy | 1,209 | 84.6 | +76% |
| Shefford | 714 | 67.6 | +41% |
| Potton | 398 | 46.5 | -3% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 699 | 44.4 | -8% |
| Stotfold | 493 | 54.5 | +13% |
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 533 | 48.3 | +0% |
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 Northill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Maisie Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Littles Close | 14 |
| On or near Thorncote Road | 13 |
| On or near Caldecote Road | 11 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 11 |
| On or near The Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Park Road | 9 |
| On or near Pound Close | 8 |
| On or near Gilpin Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northill 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 41.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 10.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
Northill has an estimated population of 4,846. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northill sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Northill a safe place to live?
Northill recorded 48.1 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 Northill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (29).
Is crime in Northill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northill was down 20% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northill?
Northill 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 Northill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.