Flitwick Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Flitwick’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast to the national figure underscores the area’s generally low crime environment, shaped by its status as a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.8% of all incidents (19 cases), a rate 41% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed, making up 14.3% of total crimes (7 cases), with its rate 58% below the national average. These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are less frequent than in other parts of the country. The seasonal context of June, marked by the beginning of summer and longer daylight hours, may contribute to this pattern, as increased visibility and outdoor activity can deter certain types of crime. However, the relatively high proportion of violence and sexual offences compared to other categories raises questions about local factors, such as community dynamics or targeted policing efforts. The overall crime picture in Flitwick appears to be influenced by its character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive built-up area, where crime is concentrated in specific categories rather than spread broadly. This profile contrasts with larger urban centres, where property crimes and theft are often more prevalent. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) further reinforces the idea that Flitwick’s crime profile is distinct, with fewer opportunities for opportunistic theft compared to more densely populated or commercially active areas. The data also shows that Flitwick’s crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average across most categories, except for 'other crime,' which is 25% higher than the national rate. This anomaly may reflect underreporting or the inclusion of less common incidents in the 'other crime' category, which lacks specific details in the data. Overall, the crime profile in Flitwick illustrates a balance between low overall rates and the presence of certain categories that warrant closer attention.

June saw a sharp increase in drug-related offences, rising from zero to one incident—a 100% jump—marking an unusual spike in this category. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, with five incidents reported compared to three in May, possibly linked to seasonal retail activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 84.2%, dropping from 19 to 3, a dramatic shift that may reflect reduced traffic or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, rose by 18.8% to 19 incidents, remaining 41% below the UK average. Other crime fell by 60%, from five to two, while public order offences decreased by 33.3%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Flitwick, with some categories showing stark contrasts to national trends. Residents may find the 25% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified.

Flitwick's crime rate in June 2025 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 29.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This reduction aligns with the area’s consistently lower-than-average crime profile, which remains 46.9% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Monthly exposure to crime in Flitwick translates to one reported crime for every 231 residents, a ratio that suggests a safer environment than the national average. When scaled to the area’s population of 11,328, this rate reinforces the localised nature of crime in Flitwick, where the majority of incidents are concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread. The decline from May to June may reflect seasonal factors, such as the early summer period encouraging outdoor activity and potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.