Crime Rates at Heron Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TH

Heron Quay area has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castle & Newnham , and the 26th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Heron Quay (MK40 1TH) in the last 12 months was 353.2 per 1,000 residents and was 68.2% higher than the Castle & Newnham average (210.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 123.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heron Quay (MK40 1TH), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 124 crimes here, including 59 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.