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SheffordTown

Crime in Shefford

Recorded crime in Shefford is about the Central Bedfordshire average and 0.6 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 17%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Shefford: about 8,068 residents in 8 neighbourhoods.

Safety
7/10Low crime
Living
6.4/10Fair
5-year change
+17%more crimes
vs the council
1.0×the Central Bedfordshire average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Central Bedfordshire 011A: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 011B: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 011C: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 011D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 004A: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 013C: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 013B: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeCentral Bedfordshire 011E: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Shefford.

Crime over 5 years

Up 17% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Shefford, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 403 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 2022403Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 580 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 2023580Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 559 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 2024559Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 620 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 2025620Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 470 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 2026470

What is recorded

Crime severity: about the Central Bedfordshire average (0.6× the England and Wales average). 58 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 56% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 16% of the harm here
  • Other theft: 10% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 19 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.4
Burglary3.1
Violence and sexual offences17.5
Drugs1.4
Possession of weapons0.6
Other crime1.0
Other theft9.5
Theft from the person0.2
Vehicle crime5.0
Criminal damage and arson6.0
Public order4.7
Bicycle theft0.8
Shoplifting7.6

Postcode districts in Shefford

Nearby towns

Council: Central Bedfordshire

Questions about crime in Shefford

Is Shefford a safe place to live?
Shefford scores 7 out of 10 for safety (low crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is about the Central Bedfordshire average.
Is crime going up or down in Shefford?
Up 17% over 5 years, from 403 recorded crimes a year to 470.
What is the most common crime in Shefford?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 17 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Shefford compare with Central Bedfordshire?
Crime severity in Shefford is about the Central Bedfordshire average.