Crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield: statistics, rates and trends
177 crimes were recorded in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- Questions about crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
- About this data
177 crimes were recorded in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield has the 3,584th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 177 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,878 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield was highest in the year to July 2021 (203 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (130). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 177 | 36.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 130 | 26.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 143 | 29.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 142 | 29.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 138 | 28.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 203 | 41.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 177 | 36.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 158 | 32.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 189 | 38.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+46%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 13.1 | 0.38 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 7.2 | 0.47 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.3 | 0.87 | +110% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +90% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.7 | 0.42 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.8 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 0.35 | +20% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.25 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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 up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | 640 | 45.5 | +25% |
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | 310 | 35.5 | -2% |
| Ampthill | 549 | 37.0 | +2% |
| Toddington | 797 | 81.0 | +123% |
| Houghton Conquest & Haynes | 232 | 41.9 | +15% |
| Meppershall & Shillington | 190 | 42.4 | +17% |
| Houghton Regis East | 1,125 | 90.1 | +148% |
| Aspley & Woburn | 223 | 43.3 | +19% |
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 Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Bell Close | 12 |
| On or near Bryson Close | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Flitton Road | 7 |
| On or near Spensley Road | 7 |
| On or near Campion Road | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Bunyan Road | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 10.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% |
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield has an estimated population of 4,878. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield a safe place to live?
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield recorded 36.3 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 Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield was up 36% on the year before: 177 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield?
Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield 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 Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.