Smart Alarms

Burglary Rates in Dunstable South

Central Bedfordshire, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

20

2.50 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

500

62.6 per 1,000 residents

26% below the UK average7% below the East of England regional average

How does Dunstable South rank?

Within Central Bedfordshire

13 of 31 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

46th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

1
5
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
189
38%
Other Crime
119
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
79
16%
Vehicle Crime
51
10%
Drug Offences
22
4%
Burglary
20
4%
Robbery
11
2%
Shoplifting
8
2%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Dunstable South

Source: Census 2021 · 3,332 households

Detached 14%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 22%Flats 23%

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

Protect your home in Dunstable South

Get a free security check from a certified local installer. No obligation.

Start Free Security Check

Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.