Total Crime Rate
48.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lincoln Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shortstown , and the 246th 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 Lincoln Road (MK42 0UX) in the last 12 months was 48.9 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% lower than the Shortstown average (83.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lincoln Road (MK42 0UX), the main crime hotspot is near Bell'S Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shortstown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halifax Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Flintham | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hunter Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Concorde Close | Under investigation |
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