Crime in Cranfield: statistics, rates and trends
359 crimes were recorded in Cranfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cranfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranfield
- Types of crime in Cranfield
- Cranfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cranfield
- Streets with the most crime in Cranfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranfield
- Population and deprivation in Cranfield
- Questions about crime in Cranfield
- About this data
359 crimes were recorded in Cranfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 133 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cranfield has the 1,290th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cranfield | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 359 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,733 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cranfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (395 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (309). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 359 | 41.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 352 | 40.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 357 | 40.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 374 | 42.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 334 | 38.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 329 | 37.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 395 | 45.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 368 | 42.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 309 | 35.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cranfield 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 other theft (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 15.2 | 0.44 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -18% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.5 | 0.56 | +41% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -46% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +138% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -5% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +350% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cranfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranfield recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cranfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranfield recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cranfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cranfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranfield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cranfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cranfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cranfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cranfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cranfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cranfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cranfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cranfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cranfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cranfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cranfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cranfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | +27% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 290 | 34.7 | -16% |
| Newport Pagnell | 950 | 61.0 | +48% |
| Kempston | 1,993 | 93.5 | +128% |
| Ampthill | 346 | 37.3 | -9% |
| Wixams | 567 | 67.4 | +64% |
| Flitwick | 547 | 47.9 | +16% |
| Milton Keynes | 21,559 | 109.7 | +167% |
1 areas within Cranfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cranfield & Marston Moretaine had the highest rate (46.2 per 1,000) and Cranfield & Marston Moretaine the lowest (46.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield & Marston Moretaine | Neighbourhood | 17,840 | 824 | 46.2 |
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 Cranfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Salford Road | 43 |
| On or near Hotch Croft | 23 |
| On or near Maltings Close | 18 |
| On or near Kings Grove | 16 |
| On or near Lanchester Road | 16 |
| On or near The Old Furlong | 12 |
| On or near Millards Close | 11 |
| On or near Lower Breaches Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Gadsden Close | 10 |
| On or near Lincroft | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranfield 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 | 124 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Cranfield has an estimated population of 8,733. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranfield sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cranfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Cranfield a safe place to live?
Cranfield recorded 41.1 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 Cranfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Cranfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranfield was up 2% on the year before: 359 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cranfield?
Cranfield 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 Cranfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.