Speeding vehicles - Woodside Link - Houghton Regis - There is an increase in reports of organised car meets which are then causing numerous traffic and noise issues. Large groups of people congregate in their vehicle's to show of the vehicle's capability including speeding amongst other ASB issues.

Issued 02 October 2025

We will obtain details of vehicle's involved and issue the necessary sanction and seize vehicles where the powers allow. This will be challenging as this will have to be dealt with slow time due to the volume of vehicles involved. CCTV will need to be collated & reviewed by officers. Contact will then be made with the vehicle owners and deal where powers allow.

Actioned 02 January 2026

Speeding Vehicles - Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis
There has been an increase in reports of car meets with the Houghton Regis area and vehicles are congregating in large groups and racing their vehicles to show of their capability which cause a lot of issues for other road users & local residents.

Issued 02 October 2025

Operational Enforcement Strategy:
Due to the volume of vehicles involved in organised car meets on Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, immediate intervention is often impractical. Where possible, officers will attend meets to assess risk and gather intelligence. However, enforcement will primarily be conducted in slow time through retrospective investigation. CCTV footage will be obtained from council-operated systems to identify vehicles involved. Registrations will be cross-referenced, and appropriate enforcement action will be taken against registered keepers, including warning letters, Section 59 notices, or referrals for prosecution where applicable. This approach allows for targeted sanctions while minimising risk to officers and the public during live events.

Actioned 02 January 2026

Community Priority for DOWNS RD, DUNSTABLE – THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHCILE

OCTOBER 2025- JANUARY 2026

A rise in theft from motor vehicle has been identified as the community priority for this quarter, this has been identified from the Bedfordshire Talking Survey, and crime data.

Targeting theft from motor vehicle will be the focus of the next 3 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
LeightonNPT@beds.police.uk referencing Problem Solving Package 3274/25

Issued 01 October 2025

Officers will work proactively with partner agencies to reduce this crime. This crime has a significant impact on victims. Efforts will include targeted patrols, community engagement, and crime prevention advice.

Actioned 02 January 2026