Total Crime Rate
64.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mulberry Walk area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 238th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mulberry Walk (MK42 7NH) in the last 12 months was 64.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.6% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mulberry Walk (MK42 7NH), the main crime hotspot is near Spring Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 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 | Public order | Whittingstall Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whittingstall Avenue | — |
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