Crime Rates at Howard Street, Bedford, MK40 3HS

Howard Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castle & Newnham , and the 4th 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 Howard Street (MK40 3HS) in the last 12 months was 1203.5 per 1,000 residents and was 473.0% 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 133 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 5 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 118.8% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 193 (≈ 561.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Howard Street (MK40 3HS), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 164 crimes here, including 88 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.