Crime Rates at Byron Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2BD

Byron Crescent area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Harpur , and the 15th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Byron Crescent (MK40 2BD) in the last 12 months was 566.3 per 1,000 residents and was 268.5% higher than the Harpur average (153.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -37.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 164.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Byron Crescent (MK40 2BD), the main crime hotspot is near Fairhill. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.