Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Foxlease area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys , and the 76th 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 Foxlease (MK41 8AP) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the De Parys average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Foxlease (MK41 8AP), the main crime hotspot is near Arun Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In De Parys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gilwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Troon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lowther Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crofton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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