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Crime in MK42 0UP

How much crime is recorded in MK42 0UP, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Wilstead & Shortstown
Council
Bedford
Region
East of England
Neighbourhood population
1,996 (2024)
Crime

How safe is MK42 0UP

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 31.7 offences per 1,000 people a year in the MK42 0UP area, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 7 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
7/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Around the middle of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
31.7
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
61
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

MK42 0UPNational
Violence and sexual offences26.323.6
Burglary9.99.1
Anti-social behaviour6.810.7
Other theft5.34.5
Public order5.14.6
Shoplifting4.18.4
Criminal damage and arson4.04.7
Other crime3.11.5
Possession of weapons1.30.9
Drugs1.32.4
Vehicle crime1.03.5
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has risen 8% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
10
20
30
40
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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