Total Crime Rate
79.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilkinson Road area has the 25th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 181st 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 Wilkinson Road (MK42 7GD) in the last 12 months was 79.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.4% 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 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 48 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 54.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilkinson Road (MK42 7GD), the main crime hotspot is near Basen Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 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 | Other theft | Basen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smith Mews | — |
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