Total Crime Rate
24.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Hill area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 213th 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 West Hill (MK17 8DP) in the last 12 months was 24.7 per 1,000 residents and was 44.5% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average (44.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Hill (MK17 8DP), the main crime hotspot is near The Square. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aspley & Woburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Square | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larkswood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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