Community Priority for DOWNS RD, DUNSTABLE – THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHCILE
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. PC 168 Asif Sabir.

Issued 16 January 2026

Officers are continuing to 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. We advise anyone with information to contact us.
Officers have also been working proactively patrolling those areas affected the most by this crime. This includes working in plain clothes.
Please always make sure that all valuables are removed from vehicle's. Your local neighbourhood team is always available if you need crime prevention advice.
We are please to reports that there have been reports of this nature recently but still remains one of our priorities. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

“Bedfordshire Police would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. Our officers will be working around the clock throughout the festive season to keep our communities safe. Please remember: if you’re drinking, don’t drive. Arrange a taxi, use public transport, or designate a sober driver. From all of us at Bedfordshire Police, have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations!

Actioned 13 March 2026

Toddington

Anti-social behaviour incidents have increased in relation to a public House location in Toddington. Police are aware of the concerns and increase in reports and will be working in partnership with licensing at Central Bedfordshire council to reduce reports of this nature.

Issued 16 January 2026

We have been in partnership with licensing to reduce issues reported by public houses and those affected by issues reported at Pubs. Including local residents and councillors. Any known repeat offenders will be dealt with robustly and we will look to use our policing powers where applicable. This includes issuing Community protection notice warnings and ban suspects where appropriate. We have been working closely with local councillors and area actively taking action against repeat offenders. We are pleased to report that there have been no issues since August. We will continue to patrol regularly and take action when required.

“Bedfordshire Police would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas. Our officers will be working around the clock throughout the festive season to keep our communities safe. Please remember: if you’re drinking, don’t drive. Arrange a taxi, use public transport, or designate a sober driver. From all of us at Bedfordshire Police, have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy the celebrations!

Actioned 13 March 2026

Caddington- Speeding

Issued 16 January 2026

Speeding continues to be a concern for residents although this has significantly reduced in the past few months due to the hard work and dedication of your local Neighbourhood policing officers. Although officers have been exceptionally busy with other policing commitments, officers have worked hard to reduce speeding. We will continue to work hard with speed enforcement and local volunteers to tackle this on-going issue. If you are interested in volunteering to help reduce this area of concern then please contact your local policing team @ communitypolicingcentral@beds.police.uk

Actioned 13 March 2026