Total Crime Rate
58.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newis Crescent area has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford , and the 338th 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 Newis Crescent (SG17 5HT) in the last 12 months was 58.2 per 1,000 residents and was 20.1% higher 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 30.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -19.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newis Crescent (SG17 5HT), the main crime hotspot is near The Joint. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 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 | Drugs | Brickle Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Olivier Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brickle Place | Under investigation |
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