Crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- Types of crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- Demographics of Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (188), anti-social behaviour (121), other theft (35) and public order (35) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,834th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 496 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,039 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire of any year here (496 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 496 | 54.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 478 | 52.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 493 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 473 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 45.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 418 | 46.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 447 | 49.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 392 | 43.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (52% below) and public order (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 28 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 20.8 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 13.4 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire; the highest is Biggleswade West (77.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Meppershall & Shillington (41.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlesey & Fairfield | 536 | 48.6 | -11% |
| Clifton, Henlow & Langford | 710 | 45.1 | -18% |
| Shefford | 695 | 65.8 | +20% |
| Biggleswade East | 457 | 50.9 | -7% |
| Biggleswade West | 1,116 | 77.6 | +41% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | -25% |
| Northill | 248 | 51.2 | -7% |
| Potton | 400 | 46.8 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arlesry Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arlesry Road | 39 |
| On or near Vaughan Road | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Astwick Road | 22 |
| On or near Drovers Lane | 18 |
| On or near Astwick Services | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Regent Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Comfrey Road | 12 |
| On or near Norton Road | 12 |
Of the 375 crimes in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 9,039 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire recorded 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,834th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire was up 4% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 478 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire?
About 9,039 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire?
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire 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.