Cranfield Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranfield's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked improvement continues a trend of lower-than-national rates, particularly in violent crime, which accounted for 38.2% of total incidents (13 cases) despite a slight month-on-month increase. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime trends, with property offences (9 incidents) contributing 26.5% of the total and violent crime dominating the mix. Seasonal factors in April, including the Easter period and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the 250% surge in criminal damage and arson cases. However, the area's overall safety profile remains strong, with violent crime rates at 1.7 per 1,000—35% below the UK average—and burglary, drugs, and other crimes all recording rates significantly below national benchmarks. This pattern suggests that Cranfield's relatively low population density and the characteristics of its built-up area, which likely include limited nightlife and fewer high-traffic retail zones, contribute to its consistently lower crime rates compared to more densely populated regions. The 4.4 per 1,000 figure, while up from March's 4.0, remains a testament to the area's broader safety record, with crime prevention measures and community dynamics likely playing a role in sustaining these lower rates despite the seasonal fluctuations observed.

Violent crime in Cranfield fell to 13 incidents in April 2025, a reduction that aligns with the 38.2% share of total crimes, marking a significant shift in the crime mix towards property offences. This decrease contrasts with the 250% surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 2 to 7 incidents, a sharp spike that may partly explain the overall increase in crime rate. Anti-social behaviour also climbed 66.7%, from 6 to 10 incidents, though it remains 2% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences at 1.7 per 1,000, 35% below the UK average, while burglary and drugs-related crimes both recorded 0.1 per 1,000, 63% and 63% below their respective UK averages. These disparities highlight a combination of local crime patterns and national trends, with Cranfield's residents experiencing lower rates in key categories despite the upward movement in some areas.

Cranfield's crime rate in April 2025 rose 9.8% from 4.0 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents compared to March. below the UK average. Daily crime figures show one reported incident occurred roughly every 30 days, a rate significantly lower than many urban areas. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 230 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency relative to the area's population of 7,824. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in Cranfield compared to larger towns where similar rates might indicate higher risk. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the 9.8% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with 34 incidents across the entire built-up area. These figures contrast sharply with the UK average, where 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents are typical, underscoring Cranfield's continued status as a relatively safe locality despite the upward trend.