Crime Rates at Astrey Close, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6ND

Astrey Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe , and the 251st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Astrey Close (LU5 6ND) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average (41.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Astrey Close (LU5 6ND), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lincoln Way, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Astrey Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.