Total Crime Rate
47.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Joyce Close area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill , and the 235th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Joyce Close (MK41 0FE) in the last 12 months was 47.4 per 1,000 residents and was 25.1% lower than the Brickhill average (63.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Joyce Close (MK41 0FE), the main crime hotspot is near Appledine Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brickhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flamville Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lady Mayor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Appledine Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Markham Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lady Mayor Drive | — |
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