Crime Rates at Nettleton Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QS

Nettleton Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leighton-Linslade South , and the 248th lowest crime rate of 874 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 Nettleton Close (LU7 4QS) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% lower than the Leighton-Linslade South average (90.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nettleton Close (LU7 4QS), the main crime hotspot is near Sandpiper Way. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.