Total Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Camberton Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Leighton-Linslade West , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Camberton Road (LU7 2UN) in the last 12 months was 7.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% lower than the Leighton-Linslade West average (46.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Camberton Road (LU7 2UN), the main crime hotspot is near Mentmore Road. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leighton-Linslade West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Finch Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wharf | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Wing Road | — |
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