Toddington Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,053, Toddington's 48 reported crimes in May 2025 equate to one crime for every 105 residents—a stark reminder of the local impact of crime. At 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a significant deviation from national trends. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (25% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (22.9%) and vehicle crime (20.8%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of May in built-up areas: longer evenings and bank holidays may partly explain the spike in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While violent crime remains a concern, it is 22% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper some categories. Vehicle crime, however, is 400% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to Toddington's road infrastructure or parking habits. The data also highlights a paradox: shoplifting and burglary are both below UK averages, but anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime are high, indicating a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. This snapshot underscores the need to contextualise crime rates within Toddington's specific geography and community dynamics.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+250%), shoplifting (+100%), and violence and sexual offences (+83.3%), while burglary, other theft, and criminal damage and arson all declined. Public order offences surged from 2 to 7 cases, a rise that may be linked to May's bank holidays and extended evenings, which often see increased outdoor socialising and drinking. Anti-social behaviour, at 12 incidents, is 69% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect Toddington's built-up nature and the density of social interactions in its public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 10 incidents (400% above the UK average), is a striking outlier. This may be connected to the area's road networks or the presence of commuter parking zones. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary both fell below UK averages, with shoplifting at 1 case (70% below the UK average). This could indicate effective local policing or the absence of high-footfall retail areas that typically drive such crimes. The mix of rising and falling categories highlights the uneven nature of crime trends, with property crimes (18 cases) outpacing violent crimes (11 cases), but the latter's 22% below UK average suggests some local protective factors.

Toddington's crime rate in May 2025 (9.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 33.4% increase from April's 7.1, a jump that translates to roughly 2 crimes per day on average. This daily figure, while seemingly low, represents a tangible presence in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 105 residents—a ratio that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Comparing this to the previous month, the 2.4 per 1,000 increase in anti-social behaviour and the 2.0 per 1,000 surge in vehicle crime suggest a shift in the crime profile. These changes may be influenced by seasonal transitions, such as the start of summer holidays or the end of academic terms, which can alter community activity patterns. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Toddington's crime profile is not uniformly distributed: while violent crime remains 22% below the UK average, property-related offences like vehicle crime are 400% above the national benchmark. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific categories, particularly vehicle crime, which is high relative to the area's size and demographics.