Cranfield Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cranfield, 3.1 crimes were reported in June 2024 — a rate 62.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 326 residents over the course of the month. The area's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, where urban density and local infrastructure influence crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.0% and public order offences at 16.7%. These figures align with typical patterns seen in smaller urban centres, where interpersonal disputes and public space management play significant roles. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, as June marks the start of summer — a time when extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity could influence both crime opportunities and policing visibility. However, the overall low rate suggests effective community engagement and local crime prevention measures are likely contributing to this outcome. The absence of major spikes in property crime, which typically rises in summer months due to increased retail activity, further indicates that local initiatives may be addressing risk factors before they escalate.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in Cranfield's crime profile. Theft from the person, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons each increased by 100% compared to May, reflecting a sharp rise in these categories. This contrasts with significant declines in other theft (-66.7%), anti-social behaviour (-50.0%), and burglary (-50.0%). The violence and sexual offences category remains 64% below the UK average, with 8 incidents recorded — a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 43% below the UK average, suggesting that local community cohesion efforts may be effective in mitigating disruptive incidents. The most striking deviation from UK norms appears in possession of weapons, which is 43% above the national average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may warrant closer attention from local authorities, though the small absolute numbers mean it remains a low-probability risk for residents. The shift in crime mix — with violent crime comprising 33.3% of total incidents compared to 25.0% for anti-social behaviour — indicates a slight increase in personal safety risks relative to public disorder issues.

Cranfield's June 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents represents an 11.0% decrease from May's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the daily crime context: with 24 total crimes reported over 30 days, the area experienced approximately one crime per day — a figure that is likely lower than what many comparable urban centres report. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 326 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. For perspective, this means that a randomly selected resident in Cranfield has a 0.3% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime during June. The contrast with UK averages is stark: while violence and sexual offences in Cranfield are 64% below the national rate, the area's low overall crime rate suggests a combination of demographic factors and effective local policing. As a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, Cranfield's crime picture reflects the characteristics of smaller urban centres, where community-based initiatives and targeted interventions may play a larger role in maintaining safety than in larger metropolitan areas.