Crime in Barton-le-Clay: statistics, rates and trends
188 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barton-le-Clay at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton-le-Clay
- Types of crime in Barton-le-Clay
- Barton-le-Clay compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barton-le-Clay
- Streets with the most crime in Barton-le-Clay
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton-le-Clay
- Population and deprivation in Barton-le-Clay
- Questions about crime in Barton-le-Clay
- About this data
188 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 68 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barton-le-Clay has the 1,331st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 188 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.4 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,028 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay was highest in the year to July 2019 (302 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (156). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 188 | 37.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 41.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 188 | 37.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 31.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 221 | 44.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 268 | 53.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 270 | 53.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 302 | 60.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 278 | 55.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton-le-Clay 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 11.1 | 0.33 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +27% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +14% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.4 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -25% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -60% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Barton-le-Clay
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton-le-Clay recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Barton-le-Clay
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton-le-Clay recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton-le-Clay
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton-le-Clay recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton-le-Clay
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton-le-Clay recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton-le-Clay
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton-le-Clay recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton-le-Clay
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton-le-Clay recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton-le-Clay
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton-le-Clay recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton-le-Clay
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton-le-Clay 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton-le-Clay
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton-le-Clay recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton-le-Clay
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton-le-Clay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton-le-Clay
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton-le-Clay recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barton-le-Clay
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barton-le-Clay 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barton-le-Clay, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton-le-Clay.
1 areas within Barton-le-Clay, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe had the highest rate (35.5 per 1,000) and Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe the lowest (35.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | Neighbourhood | 8,731 | 310 | 35.5 |
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 Barton-le-Clay over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horsler Close | 15 |
| On or near King William Close | 15 |
| On or near Hanover Place | 12 |
| On or near Old Road | 12 |
| On or near Old School Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Chiltern Road | 9 |
| On or near Clark'S Pightle | 7 |
| On or near Gale Court | 7 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton-le-Clay 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 | 68 | 36.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 26.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.6% |
Barton-le-Clay has an estimated population of 5,028. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton-le-Clay sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Barton-le-Clay a safe place to live?
Barton-le-Clay recorded 37.4 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 Barton-le-Clay?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (56).
Is crime in Barton-le-Clay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay was down 9% on the year before: 188 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton-le-Clay?
Barton-le-Clay 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 Barton-le-Clay. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.