Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Sandy , and the 111th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (SG19 1DW) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 79.3% lower than the Sandy average (82.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (SG19 1DW), the main crime hotspot is near Sandford Rise. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sandy| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nursery Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Georgetown Road | — |
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