Crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Types of crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Toddington, Central Bedfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Population and deprivation in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
797 crimes were recorded in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 298 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Toddington, Central Bedfordshire has the 1,815th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Toddington, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 797 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,835 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,105 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (754). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 797 | 81.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 754 | 76.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 793 | 80.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 870 | 88.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 862 | 87.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 939 | 95.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,063 | 108.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,105 | 112.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,070 | 108.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+51%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and vehicle crime (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 298 | 30.3 | 1.98 | +51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 21.9 | 0.64 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 7.3 | 1.49 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -32% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -12% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -20% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.1 | 0.93 | +114% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +17% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Toddington, Central Bedfordshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Toddington, Central Bedfordshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Toddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis East | 1,125 | 90.1 | +11% |
| Houghton Regis West | 1,161 | 93.5 | +15% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 177 | 36.3 | -55% |
| Dunstable East | 1,065 | 93.8 | +16% |
| Dunstable North | 595 | 60.7 | -25% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 310 | 35.5 | -56% |
| Dunstable Central | 840 | 107.6 | +33% |
| Flitwick | 640 | 45.5 | -44% |
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 Toddington, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holmfield Close | 121 |
| On or near Toddington Service Area | 87 |
| On or near Sundon Road | 57 |
| On or near Harlington Road | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Slate Hall | 14 |
| On or near Church Road | 13 |
| On or near Yately Close | 13 |
| On or near Bury Close | 12 |
| On or near Butterfield Green Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 298 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 185 | 23.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Toddington, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 9,835. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Toddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Toddington, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 81.0 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 Toddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (215).
Is crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire was up 6% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 754 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Toddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Toddington, Central Bedfordshire 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 Toddington, Central Bedfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.