Total Crime Rate
69.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hawthorn Croft area has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 261st highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hawthorn Croft (SG5 4RT) in the last 12 months was 69.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.7% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 40.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawthorn Croft (SG5 4RT), the main crime hotspot is near Spruce Meadow. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Spruce Meadow | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Spruce Meadow | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cedar Corner | Under investigation |
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