Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Bedford, MK41 9AU

Orchard Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys , and the 44th 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 Orchard Close (MK41 9AU) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.9% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (MK41 9AU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Putnoe Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Selsey Way (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.