Houghton Regis Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of trends in Houghton Regis, a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire. The overall crime rate stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 19.2% above the UK average of 7.3. This discrepancy underscores a persistent challenge in local policing, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.9% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents—48% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.6% of total crimes at 1.4 per 1,000, while other theft (8.1%) and criminal damage (7.5%) also showed marked elevations. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these patterns, with the darkening evenings of November potentially exacerbating incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have contributed to heightened activity in public spaces, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with its population size—19,813 residents—suggesting that localised factors such as community dynamics or specific vulnerabilities may be at play. While the monthly rate shows a 15.2% decline from October, the persistent gap to the UK average indicates that targeted interventions may be necessary to address systemic issues. The prominence of violent crime, in particular, highlights the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives during the colder months, when outdoor activity may diminish but indoor conflicts could rise.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 81.8% compared to October, dropping from 11 to 2 cases—a significant decline that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted interventions. The crime mix also shifted with violent crimes (76 cases) outpacing property crimes (50 cases), a reversal from previous months. Houghton Regis remains 48% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, with 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This discrepancy highlights a specific vulnerability in the area, particularly in violent crime categories. Residents may find the 100% increase in possession of weapons concerning, as it suggests a possible uptick in confrontational incidents during the darker evenings of November.

Houghton Regis saw a 15.2% decrease in its overall crime rate from 10.3 to 8.7 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking a downward trend compared to the previous month. This shift aligns with a monthly average of 6 crimes per day. above the UK average. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 115 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate has fallen, the area still experiences a higher-than-average burden of crime. This contrast with the UK average highlights persistent challenges in Houghton Regis, particularly in violent crime categories. The daily crime context shows that residents face roughly 6 incidents each day, a figure that, while lower than October, remains a focal point for local authorities. The 1-in-115 resident ratio underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing strategies to address underlying issues.