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Burglary Rates in Clapham & Oakley

Bedford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Clapham & Oakley recorded 9 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 62% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

9

1.28 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

291

41.5 per 1,000 residents

62% below the UK average52% below the East of England regional average

How does Clapham & Oakley rank?

Within Bedford

25 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

16th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
1
1
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
122
42%
Violence & Sexual
96
33%
Anti-social Behaviour
39
13%
Vehicle Crime
20
7%
Burglary
9
3%
Drug Offences
3
1%
Robbery
1
0%
Theft from Person
1
0%
Shoplifting
0
0%

Property mix in Clapham & Oakley

Source: Census 2021 · 2,891 households

Detached 28%Semi-detached 46%Terraced 15%Flats 7%

The most common property type in Clapham & Oakley is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Clapham & Oakley homeowners

Most homes in Clapham & Oakley are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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