Total Crime Rate
55.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray , and the 364th highest crime rate of 871 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 Sandy Lane (LU7 3BQ) in the last 12 months was 55.4 per 1,000 residents and was 9.1% lower than the Eaton Bray average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane (LU7 3BQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandy Lane, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tall Pines (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Eaton Bray| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tall Pines | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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