Cranfield Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranfield’s crime rate in May 2025 remained significantly lower than the UK average, with 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 8.1. This 50.6% deficit underscores the area’s relatively safe environment. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, accounted for 25.8% of all crimes, a figure 30% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences followed at 22.6%, with a 68% deficit compared to national rates. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to the rise in public order offences, which saw a 100% increase from April. This shift may reflect heightened socialising in local parks and high streets, areas where public order issues have historically been more prevalent. Meanwhile, the decline in violent crimes, particularly those linked to alcohol-fuelled incidents, suggests a temporary reduction in conflicts during this period. However, the simultaneous rise in vehicle crime and other theft indicates a need for vigilance in securing personal property, especially as the area’s built-up nature and proximity to transport hubs create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. The low overall rate, combined with the specific trends observed, highlights a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, with Cranfield’s relatively small population and community-focused environment likely playing a role in maintaining its lower crime profile.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to five incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and other theft, signals a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent, public-facing offences becoming more prominent. While violent crimes dropped by 46.2% compared to April, this decline may be partly explained by the seasonal lull in alcohol-fuelled incidents typically associated with shorter evenings. Anti-social behaviour remained 20% lower than April. of all crimes, a proportion significantly below the UK average for this category. Residents should be aware that public order issues, including disturbances in local parks and high streets, have become more frequent, likely linked to the extended daylight hours and bank holidays in May.

Cranfield’s crime rate in May 2025 remained 50.6% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s lower overall crime profile. The previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000 saw a 9.0% decrease, indicating a sustained period of relative safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, warrants attention to specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,824, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are unaffected by crime on a regular basis. However, the increase in public order and vehicle-related offences highlights areas where vigilance may be necessary, particularly given the seasonal shift toward longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising.