Monthly Crime Statistics

Cranfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranfield recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in November 2025, with violence and sexual offences comprising nearly 40% of all crimes reported. The area remains 50.7% below the UK average.

28
Total Crimes
3.6
Per 1,000 People
7.3
UK Average
-3.5%
vs Previous Month

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The crime mix in Cranfield for November 2025 reveals a profile shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. With a total crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—50.7% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a safety profile that contrasts sharply with national trends. The breakdown of crime types highlights a significant emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 39.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.6%. This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorder rather than property-related crimes, a pattern that may reflect the built-up nature of the area and its community interactions. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping appear to influence activity, with public order offences and shoplifting both rising sharply in November. However, the overall low rate of crime, particularly when compared to the UK average for violent and sexual offences (which stand at 2.6 per 1,000), indicates that Cranfield's residents face a lower risk of encountering such incidents. The balance of crime types also reveals a marked absence of vehicle crime and theft from the person, both of which are far below UK averages. This could be attributed to the area's characteristics, such as lower foot traffic in retail zones or a community-oriented environment that deters certain types of crime. The low crime rate, combined with the dominance of violent and anti-social offences, illustrates a locality where community-based policing and local initiatives may play a critical role in maintaining safety, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these connections.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting, may reflect heightened activity linked to Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night events. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 60%, reaching eight incidents, though it still remained 6% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 75% from four to one incident, possibly due to reduced car usage during darker evenings or seasonal shifts in transportation habits. The balance of crime types reveals a distinct mix, with violent crimes accounting for 39.3% of the total—significantly lower than the UK average of 46% for this category. This contrast suggests a unique local dynamic, where property-related crimes (such as shoplifting and vehicle crime) are less prevalent than violent offences, a divergence that may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and community structure.

Cranfield's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This small decline suggests a stabilising trend, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with the built-up area's characteristics. When scaled to the population of 7,824, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 279 residents—a figure that highlights the relatively sparse nature of crime in this locality compared to broader UK trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's safety profile, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour occurring at rates well below national benchmarks. This context is critical for residents seeking to understand their personal risk, as the data suggests that routine activities in Cranfield are unlikely to intersect with criminal activity at a high frequency.

Crime Breakdown - November 2025

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences111.439.3%
Anti-social behaviour8128.6%
Criminal damage and arson40.514.3%
Public order20.37.1%
Shoplifting10.13.6%
Other theft10.13.6%
Vehicle crime10.13.6%

Understanding Our Data

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The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Cranfield. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

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Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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