Crime Rates at Byford Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4NU

Byford Way area has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leighton-Linslade South , and the 411th highest 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 Byford Way (LU7 4NU) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 46.8% lower than the Leighton-Linslade South average (89.9 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Byford Way (LU7 4NU), the main crime hotspot is near Sandpiper Way. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.