Total Crime Rate
42.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queens Crescent area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Clapham & Oakley , and the 204th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queens Crescent (MK41 6DB) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% higher than the Clapham & Oakley average (35.5 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queens Crescent (MK41 6DB), the main crime hotspot is near Mount Pleasant Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clapham & Oakley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Saddle Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fetlock Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Duke Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Pleasant Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Pleasant Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Pleasant Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Pleasant Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Queens Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bents Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bents Close | Under investigation |
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