Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thurne Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill , and the 66th 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 Thurne Way (MK41 7YG) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 68.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thurne Way (MK41 7YG), the main crime hotspot is near Meadfoot Place. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 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 | Meadfoot Place | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Chelmer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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