Crime Rates at Naylor Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7SG

Naylor Avenue area has the 8th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 58th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Naylor Avenue (MK42 7SG) in the last 12 months was 182.1 per 1,000 residents and was 38.9% higher than the Kempston Central & East average (131.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Naylor Avenue (MK42 7SG), the main crime hotspot is near Abbott Crescent. Police recorded 320 crimes here, including 184 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.