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Burglary Rates in Dunstable East

Central Bedfordshire, East of England, England

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

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Dunstable East recorded 70 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 46% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

70

4.94 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,548

109.2 per 1,000 residents

46% above the UK average84% above the East of England regional average

How does Dunstable East rank?

Within Central Bedfordshire

3 of 31 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

84th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
2
4
8
7
8
5
5
4
4
9
10
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

Violence & Sexual
441
28%
Other Crime
347
22%
Shoplifting
265
17%
Anti-social Behaviour
200
13%
Vehicle Crime
114
7%
Burglary
70
5%
Drug Offences
58
4%
Robbery
40
3%
Theft from Person
13
1%

Property mix in Dunstable East

Source: Census 2021 · 5,913 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 41%Terraced 18%Flats 32%

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

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What this means for Dunstable East homeowners

Most homes in Dunstable East 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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