Total Crime Rate
182.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ronald Close 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 Ronald Close (MK42 7SH) 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 Ronald Close (MK42 7SH), the main crime hotspot is near Magnolia Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Magnolia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chantry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Silver Birches | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Silver Birches | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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