Crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield: statistics, rates and trends
173 crimes were recorded in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- Types of crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- Demographics of Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- Questions about crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (61), anti-social behaviour (36) and vehicle crime (20) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 173 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,878 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield peaked in the year to August 2021 (198 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (134). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 173 | 35.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 134 | 27.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 29.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 138 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 144 | 29.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 198 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 177 | 36.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 168 | 34.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 35.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 12.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | 661 | 46.9 | +32% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 327 | 37.5 | +6% |
| Ampthill | 564 | 38.0 | +7% |
| Toddington | 790 | 80.3 | +126% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | +18% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 185 | 41.3 | +17% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,161 | 93.0 | +162% |
| Aspley & Woburn | 216 | 41.9 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Greenfield Road” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Bryson Close | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Bell Close | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Flitton Road | 7 |
| On or near Spensley Road | 7 |
| On or near Bunyan Road | 5 |
| On or near Holmewood Road | 5 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 5 |
Of the 137 crimes in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield has an estimated population of 4,878 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.4%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield a safe place to live?
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield was up 29% on the year before: 173 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 134 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield?
About 4,878 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield?
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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.