Crime Rates at Owen Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EA

Owen Close area has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 210th highest 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 Owen Close (MK42 7EA) in the last 12 months was 70.4 per 1,000 residents and was 46.3% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Owen Close (MK42 7EA), the main crime hotspot is near The Old Yard. Police recorded 274 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.