Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Barrie Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Dunstable North , and the 215th lowest crime rate of 874 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 Barrie Avenue (LU6 1BP) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 54.7% lower than the Dunstable North average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barrie Avenue (LU6 1BP), the main crime hotspot is near Cash Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Delco Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bank Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Design Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Salters Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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