Total Crime Rate
75.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rook Tree Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 226th 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 Rook Tree Lane (SG5 4DL) in the last 12 months was 75.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 57.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rook Tree Lane (SG5 4DL), the main crime hotspot is near The Crofts. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arlesey & Fairfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rook Tree Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rook Tree Close | Under investigation |
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