Total Crime Rate
65.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pegasus Road area has the 24th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Leighton-Linslade North , and the 283rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pegasus Road (LU7 3NJ) in the last 12 months was 65.7 per 1,000 residents and was 26.8% higher than the Leighton-Linslade North average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pegasus Road (LU7 3NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Leighton-Linslade North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Saxons Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oatfield Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Aries Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lee Don Furlong | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carina Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Millers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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