Total Crime Rate
28.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goldfinch Place area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford , and the 261st lowest 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 Goldfinch Place (SG16 6FX) in the last 12 months was 28.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.8% lower than the Clifton, Henlow & Langford average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goldfinch Place (SG16 6FX), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton, Henlow & Langford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wren Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodpecker Mead | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
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