Total Crime Rate
76.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynton Avenue area has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 216th 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 Lynton Avenue (SG15 6TS) in the last 12 months was 76.9 per 1,000 residents and was 48.3% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynton Avenue (SG15 6TS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gothic Way, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cluny Way (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Arlesey & Fairfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gothic Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gothic Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gothic Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gothic Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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