Flitwick Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Flitwick's January 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked divergence from national trends underscores the area's distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) accounted for 37.5% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (14.6%) and other theft (12.5%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically seen in busier months. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, its rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing may be at play. Property crimes, though less frequent than violent offences, still make up 45.8% of the total (22 incidents), with shoplifting emerging as a notable concern. The relatively low incidence of public order offences (4.2% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (4.2%)—both 60% below UK averages—may reflect the area's smaller population and limited nightlife activity. These patterns align with Flitwick's character as a low-density built-up area within Central Bedfordshire, where community policing and local initiatives may help mitigate certain crime types. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or anti-social behaviour further reinforces the area's comparatively stable crime environment, even as seasonal factors like reduced daylight hours influence specific categories.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft surged by 100% from zero to one incident, while other theft also doubled (3 to 6). This increase may be linked to seasonal shifts, such as post-holiday movements or changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 77.8% (9 to 2), and burglary fell by 50% (2 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas period. The area's performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts: anti-social behaviour incidents (0.5 per 1,000) were 49% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, and public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) were 58% below the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000. These figures suggest Flitwick's residents may benefit from lower levels of disruptive behaviour compared to the UK average. Shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a specific challenge for local retailers. Residents might find the 38% below-average rate for violence and sexual offences (1.6 vs 2.6 per 1,000 UK) particularly reassuring. share of total crimes indicates the need for continued focus on addressing this category.

Flitwick's crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 in January 2024 marks a 3.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend toward lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem abstract but translates to a tangible monthly exposure: over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 236 residents. This monthly ratio provides a concrete measure of the risk faced by individuals living in Flitwick, placing the area's crime exposure well below the UK average. With a population of 11,328, the local context suggests that community-driven initiatives or geographic factors—such as the area's smaller size and lower population density—may contribute to the reduced crime rates. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the significance of Flitwick's performance: while the national average crime rate includes contributions from densely populated urban centres, Flitwick's built-up area status within Central Bedfordshire allows for a more controlled environment where crime prevention efforts can have a measurable impact. The absence of major spikes in burglary or anti-social behaviour further reinforces the stability of the area's crime picture, even as specific categories like shoplifting remain a focus for local authorities.