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Crime in Potton

Potton had 70 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Central Bedfordshire area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

SG19, Central Bedfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Potton

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50.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 44Central Bedfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 28 Apr 27 May 27 Jun 19 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Potton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3144%
anti-social behaviour1014%
theft710%
public order69%
criminal damage57%
shoplifting46%
burglary23%
weapons23%

Potton against Central Bedfordshire

TypePotton per 1,000Middle Central Bedfordshire areaChange
Violence22.216.4▲ 19%
Burglary1.41.3–
Vehicle crime0.71.7–
Anti-social behaviour7.211▼ 60%
Theft and robbery5.73.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sandy85.7▲ 34%
Gamlingay51.7▲ 17%
Potton50.1▼ 10%
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 Potton a safe area?

Potton had about 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Potton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and theft (7).