Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newton Way area has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Leighton-Linslade South , and the 354th 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 Newton Way (LU7 4SU) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newton Way (LU7 4SU), 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.
View Crime In Leighton-Linslade South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Esmonde Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nettleton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marley Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jerrard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crossway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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