Dunstable Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Dunstable’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 35.5% of all reported incidents. At 81 cases, this category alone contributed over a third of the total 228 crimes recorded, significantly outpacing other types. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 6.8% below the UK average of 7.3, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. The dominance of violent crime may be partly explained by seasonal factors: November’s darker evenings and the proximity to Bonfire Night could have increased opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 11.8% of incidents, while vehicle crime, though relatively low at 11%, was 100% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect Dunstable’s built-up character, where car ownership and traffic density create unique vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, shoplifting and drug-related offences remained below national averages, due to the town’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. The data also highlights a 37% deficit in shoplifting rates compared to the UK, which could indicate strong retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas. As November’s dark evenings and festive events draw to a close, the challenge remains to sustain this lower crime rate while addressing the spikes in violent and vehicle-related incidents.

November saw a dramatic 140% increase in robbery cases, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and theft from the person, points to heightened vulnerability during the Black Friday shopping period and darker evenings. Vehicle crime, already 100% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, may be linked to increased car use during the festive season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped significantly, with a 25% gap below the UK average. The 100% increase in robbery cases is a critical warning for residents, suggesting targeted interventions may be needed in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 46.7%, reflecting improved security measures or seasonal patterns in property crime. The contrast between rising violent crime and falling property crime highlights shifting dynamics in local criminal activity.

Dunstable’s November 2025 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.9, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area’s overall performance relative to the UK average, where Dunstable remains 6.8% below the national figure. On a daily basis, 8 crimes were reported each day in November, a consistent figure that suggests stability in local policing efforts. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 147 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure rate is comparable to other built-up areas in Central Bedfordshire, though the drop from October highlights potential effectiveness in recent crime prevention strategies. The population of 33,531 further underscores that the rate remains low relative to the UK average, indicating that Dunstable’s community and infrastructure may contribute to its relatively safer profile compared to national benchmarks.