Crime Rates at Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0AP

Church Lane area has the 26th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in De Parys , and the 215th highest 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 Church Lane (MK41 0AP) in the last 12 months was 70.6 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% higher than the De Parys average (55.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 42.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Church Lane (MK41 0AP), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 151 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.