Crime in Flitwick: statistics, rates and trends
547 crimes were recorded in Flitwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Flitwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Flitwick
- Types of crime in Flitwick
- Flitwick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Flitwick
- Streets with the most crime in Flitwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Flitwick
- Population and deprivation in Flitwick
- Questions about crime in Flitwick
- About this data
547 crimes were recorded in Flitwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Flitwick has the 1,194th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Flitwick | Central Bedfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 547 | 19,207 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,428 | 315,877 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Flitwick was highest in the year to July 2019 (979 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (547). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 547 | 47.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 644 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 671 | 58.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 678 | 59.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 637 | 55.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 700 | 61.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 736 | 64.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 979 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 651 | 57.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Flitwick 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 criminal damage and arson (+40%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.2 | 0.76 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.3 | 0.87 | -40% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -28% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -65% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +186% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +27% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -32% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Flitwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Flitwick recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Flitwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Flitwick recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Flitwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Flitwick recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Flitwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Flitwick recorded 49 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Flitwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Flitwick recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Flitwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Flitwick recorded 31 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 down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Flitwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Flitwick recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Flitwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Flitwick recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Flitwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Flitwick recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Flitwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Flitwick recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Flitwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Flitwick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Flitwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Flitwick 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Flitwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Flitwick 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Flitwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Flitwick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Flitwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill | 346 | 37.3 | -22% |
| Barton-le-Clay | 188 | 37.4 | -22% |
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | +9% |
| Wixams | 567 | 67.4 | +41% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 290 | 34.7 | -27% |
| Houghton Regis | 2,286 | 91.8 | +92% |
| Cranfield | 359 | 41.1 | -14% |
| Shefford | 607 | 72.2 | +51% |
1 areas within Flitwick, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Flitwick had the highest rate (45.5 per 1,000) and Flitwick the lowest (45.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick | Neighbourhood | 14,080 | 640 | 45.5 |
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 Flitwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coniston Road | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Hatfield Road | 20 |
| On or near The Meadows | 20 |
| On or near Flitwick | 17 |
| On or near Saxon Close | 14 |
| On or near Dunstable Close | 13 |
| On or near Dunstable Road | 13 |
| On or near Falkland Close | 13 |
| On or near Ivel Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Flitwick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 163 | 29.8% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 19.7% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Flitwick has an estimated population of 11,428. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Flitwick sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Flitwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Flitwick a safe place to live?
Flitwick recorded 47.9 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 Flitwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Flitwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Flitwick was down 15% on the year before: 547 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Flitwick?
Flitwick 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 Flitwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.