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Crime in Henlow

Henlow had 64 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% above the middle Central Bedfordshire area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

SG16, Central Bedfordshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Henlow

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72.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 44Central Bedfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 21 Apr 37 May 21 Jun 26 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Henlow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2234%
violence2031%
criminal damage69%
theft69%
vehicle crime58%
burglary23%
shoplifting23%
public order12%

Henlow against Central Bedfordshire

TypeHenlow per 1,000Middle Central Bedfordshire areaChange
Violence22.516.4▲ 33%
Burglary2.31.3–
Vehicle crime5.61.7▼ 84%
Anti-social behaviour24.811▲ 47%
Theft and robbery6.83.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Henlow72.1▼ 23%
Arlesey64.3▲ 16%
Shefford51.7▼ 31%
Clifton48.3▼ 43%
Langford47.4▼ 22%
Lower Stondon27.2▼ 27%
Upper Stondon21.5▼ 17%
See every Central Bedfordshire area ranked on the crime in Central Bedfordshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Henlow a safe area?

Henlow had about 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Henlow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (22), followed by violence (20) and criminal damage (6).