Crime Rates at White Lodge Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ED

White Lodge Close area has the 28th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 204th 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 White Lodge Close (MK42 7ED) in the last 12 months was 71.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.3% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 43.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around White Lodge Close (MK42 7ED), the main crime hotspot is near Ramsey Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.