Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mander Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Eaton Bray , and the 208th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mander Close (LU5 6AX) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% lower than the Eaton Bray average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mander Close (LU5 6AX), the main crime hotspot is near The Crescent. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eaton Bray| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hardinge Place | Under investigation |
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