Cranfield Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Cranfield, the per-capita perspective reveals a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing the area 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure translates to a personal risk level where roughly one in every 270 residents experiences a reported crime over the course of a month. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (41.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and public order issues (10.3%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of early summer, when increased social activity and tourism in nearby rural areas may influence local crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, while showing a 71.4% month-on-month increase, remain significantly below the UK average for this category. The relatively low property crime rate (6 incidents, 20.7% of total) contrasts with the higher proportion of violent crime, a balance that may reflect the area's built-up character and limited retail or industrial presence. Public order offences, though down by 40% from the previous month, still remain 32% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or natural deterrents may contribute to this trend. The overall crime picture illustrates a place where violent crime is more prominent than property crime, yet the low absolute numbers ensure that individual risk remains minimal. This combination of factors—seasonal influences, local demographics, and the built-up nature of the area—shapes a crime profile that is both distinct and consistently low compared to national benchmarks.

June 2025 saw a 71.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from seven to 12 incidents. This jump, while notable, remains 48% below the UK average for this category. The rise in violent crime may partly reflect the start of summer, when outdoor activities and social interactions increase. Possession of weapons and drugs both saw 100% increases, moving from zero to one incident each—a shift that could signal emerging trends rather than a sudden spike. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, from four to one incident, a decline that aligns with reduced vandalism during warmer months. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 37.5%, from eight to five incidents, though this remains 58% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories responding predictably to seasonal changes while others show more erratic movement.

Cranfield's crime rate in June 2025 dropped by 6.3% from the previous month's 4.0 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of early summer, when tourism in nearby rural areas may shift activity away from Cranfield's built-up core. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that contextualises risk as a rare but present occurrence for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 270 residents, a statistic that translates to a low probability of personal exposure. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which is more than double Cranfield's figure. The population context further illustrates that even with 29 total crimes, the scale of the area's population ensures that individual risk remains low. This consistency with broader demographic trends suggests that Cranfield's crime profile is shaped by its size and location rather than unique local factors.