Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Bedfordshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
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Recorded crime — June 2026
293 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (282): ▲ 11 (4%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences110 · 38%
- Anti-social behaviour61 · 21%
- Criminal damage and arson24 · 8%
- Burglary22 · 8%
- Other theft19 · 6%
- Public order17 · 6%
- Vehicle crime12 · 4%
- Shoplifting10 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
203 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect102 · 50%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified74 · 36%
- Awaiting court outcome11 · 5%
- Action to be taken by another organisation6 · 3%
- Offender given a caution4 · 2%
- Suspect charged as part of another case2 · 1%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Car Meets, Lyall Court, Flitwick Regular unlicensed car meets are occurring at this location set up by specific organisers
This PMP is still being progressed by the officers for Area 1. A meeting was held on 01/04/26 in relation to the issues. In attendance was Police, Council and a representative from each local business. As a result of the meeting it was established that the land where a gate was proposed was owned by the local businesses. They have all agreed to pay for a gate and have a keyholder for it. Council were happy with this. It was also suggested by police for the local businesses to have a whatsapp group for better communication and in case there are any issues with the gate. The local businesses have confirmed they are now in a whatsapp group so they can communicate better with each other. The gate is still in the process of being made prior to installation. There have been several patrols in the area and no reports of any car meets. A PSPO has gone to public consultation to prevent car meets in flitwick and this will close in 7 weeks time. The organiser of the car meets has also been issued a CPNW in order to combat the issues. This was devised by Police and issued by the council. This PMP has demonstrated a good use of joint working partnership utilising all available options. This PMP will remain in place until the gate has been installed and is in full use.
Set: 2026-04-01
Drugs and ASB Lower Shelton Underpass Regular anti-social behaviour occurring at Lower Shelton Underpass. Users are using E- Scooters and taking and dealing drugs
This PMP is still be worked on by the officers for Area 2. Since the last review officers have continued to patrol the area and engage with residents. There has been no further reports of issues. The council have also been liaised with who state there have been no reports to them from residents about ASB or Graffiti. The Special Constabulary have also been tasked with carrying out after dark patrols on Friday and Saturday night. Although the issues within this PMP have significantly reduced this will remain open as is subject to a local Problem Orientated Initiative which concludes in February 2026.
Set: 2026-04-01
Public events & surgeries
Harlington engagement - village hall car park
2026-07-18 · Harlington Village Hall, Sundon Road Dunstable
Waitrose Ampthill carpark engagement event
2026-07-18 · Waitrose & Partners, 21-25 Bedford Street Bedford
Shillington engagement - village hall car park
2026-07-19 · Shillington Village Hall, High Road Hitchin
CO-OP Clophill carpark engagement event
2026-08-08 · Co-op Clophill, 4 The Green Bedford
Flitwick engagement - village hall car park
2026-08-09 · Flitwick Village Hall, Dunstable Road Bedford
Gravenhurst Village Hall carpark engagement event
2026-08-09 · Gravenhurst Village Hall, High Street Bedford
Houghton Conquest engagement event outside the church
2026-08-15 · Houghton conquest village hall, High Street Bedford
Tingrith engagement event - outside the church
2026-08-16 · St Nicholas Church, Milton Keynes
Flitton and Greenfield Village Hall engagement event
2026-08-18 · Flitton & Greenfield Village Hall, 78 Greenfield Road Bedford
Marston Parish Council Meeting
2026-09-15 · Marston Moreteyne Community Centre, Great Linns Bedford
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Nearby teams in Bedfordshire Police
- Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
- Leighton Buzzard and Rural
- Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
- Queens Park and Castle
- Luton and North and West
- Houghton Regis and Rural
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Bedfordshire Police.