Crime Rates at Putnoe Lane, Bedford, MK41 8LS

Putnoe Lane area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in De Parys , and the 96th 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 Putnoe Lane (MK41 8LS) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Putnoe Lane (MK41 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.