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Crime in Shefford

Shefford had 177 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Central Bedfordshire area. Crime was down 31% on the three months before.

SG17, Central Bedfordshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shefford

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51.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 44Central Bedfordshire rank1st is the highest rate
-31%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common61 in 3 months

Month by month

78 Mar 121 Apr 59 May 47 Jun 69 Jul 61 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6134%
anti-social behaviour4123%
shoplifting2414%
public order137%
other crime85%
theft85%
criminal damage74%
drugs53%

Shefford against Central Bedfordshire

TypeShefford per 1,000Middle Central Bedfordshire areaChange
Violence17.816.4▼ 15%
Burglary0.91.3–
Vehicle crime0.91.7▼ 95%
Anti-social behaviour1211▲ 21%
Theft and robbery2.93.2▼ 33%

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%
Shefford51.7▼ 31%
Clifton48.3▼ 43%
Meppershall43.1▲ 22%
Campton25.5▼ 40%
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 Shefford a safe area?

Shefford had about 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 44 Central Bedfordshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shefford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (61), followed by anti-social behaviour (41) and shoplifting (24).