Total Crime Rate
46.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Deacon Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 227th 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 Deacon Avenue (MK42 7DT) in the last 12 months was 46.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.8% lower than the Kempston Central & East average (131.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Deacon Avenue (MK42 7DT), the main crime hotspot is near Lewis Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kempston Central & East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | White Lodge Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burr Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Lodge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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