Crime Rates at Grasmere Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QJ

Grasmere Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Leighton-Linslade West , and the 124th 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 Grasmere Way (LU7 2QJ) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% lower than the Leighton-Linslade West average (47.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Grasmere Way (LU7 2QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ascot Drive. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.