Total Crime Rate
18.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Putnoe Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys , and the 56th 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 9AB) in the last 12 months was 18.0 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the De Parys average (53.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting 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). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Putnoe Lane (MK41 9AB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kingfisher Close, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brendon Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In De Parys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Willmers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingfisher Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kingfisher Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Pentland Rise | Under investigation |
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