Crime in Barton-le-Clay: statistics, rates and trends
198 crimes were recorded in Barton-le-Clay in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Barton-le-Clay
- Questions about crime in Barton-le-Clay
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (72), violence and sexual offences (58) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,295th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 198 | 19,387 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.4 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,028 | 315,877 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay peaked in the year to August 2019 (305 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (166). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 198 | 39.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 204 | 40.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 179 | 35.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 166 | 33.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 221 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 261 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 265 | 52.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 305 | 60.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 274 | 54.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 14.3 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 11.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe is the one area listed within Barton-le-Clay, with 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | Neighbourhood | 8,731 | 327 | 37.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Barton-le-Clay over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horsler Close” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horsler Close | 16 |
| On or near Hanover Place | 15 |
| On or near King William Close | 15 |
| On or near Old Road | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Chiltern Road | 9 |
| On or near Old School Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Clark'S Pightle | 8 |
| On or near Gale Court | 7 |
| On or near Hastings Road | 7 |
Of the 126 crimes in Barton-le-Clay with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Barton-le-Clay has an estimated population of 5,028 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barton-le-Clay average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barton-le-Clay | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barton-le-Clay a safe place to live?
Barton-le-Clay recorded 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,295th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barton-le-Clay?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (58).
Is crime in Barton-le-Clay going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-le-Clay was down 3% on the year before: 198 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 204 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barton-le-Clay?
About 5,028 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barton-le-Clay?
Barton-le-Clay 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.