Crime Rates at Phillpotts Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3UJ

Phillpotts Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castle & Newnham , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

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 Phillpotts Avenue (MK40 3UJ) in the last 12 months was 20.5 per 1,000 residents and was 90.2% lower than the Castle & Newnham average (210.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Phillpotts Avenue (MK40 3UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.