Crime Rates at Cowslip Crescent, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP

Cowslip Crescent area has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Houghton Regis East , and the 62nd highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Cowslip Crescent (LU6 1RP) in the last 12 months was 161.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% higher than the Houghton Regis East average (91.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 61.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cowslip Crescent (LU6 1RP), the main crime hotspot is near Sewell Lane, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.