Crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
790 crimes were recorded in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- Questions about crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (299), violence and sexual offences (208) and vehicle crime (73) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Toddington, Central Bedfordshire | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 790 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,835 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,092 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (764). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 790 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 764 | 77.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 786 | 79.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 866 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 893 | 90.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 902 | 91.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,056 | 107.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,092 | 111.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,062 | 108.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below) and public order (39% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 206 to 299, while vehicle crime fell from 127 to 73 and other theft fell from 46 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 30.4 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 21.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Toddington, Central Bedfordshire; the highest is Dunstable Central (107.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield (35.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Toddington, Central Bedfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis East | 1,161 | 93.0 | +16% |
| Houghton Regis West | 1,142 | 92.0 | +15% |
| Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | 173 | 35.5 | -56% |
| Dunstable East | 1,093 | 96.3 | +20% |
| Dunstable North | 619 | 63.2 | -21% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | -53% |
| Dunstable Central | 838 | 107.3 | +34% |
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Holmfield Close” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Holmfield Close | 119 |
| On or near Toddington Service Area | 88 |
| On or near Sundon Road | 56 |
| On or near Harlington Road | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near The Belfry | 15 |
| On or near Church Road | 13 |
| On or near Leighton Road | 13 |
| On or near Yately Close | 13 |
| On or near Bury Close | 12 |
Of the 491 crimes in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 299 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Toddington, Central Bedfordshire has an estimated population of 9,835 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Toddington, Central Bedfordshire average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Toddington, Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Toddington, Central Bedfordshire a safe place to live?
Toddington, Central Bedfordshire recorded 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (208).
Is crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Toddington, Central Bedfordshire was up 3% on the year before: 790 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Toddington, Central Bedfordshire?
About 9,835 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Toddington, Central Bedfordshire?
Toddington, 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.