Total Crime Rate
178.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canterbury Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 63rd 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 Canterbury Close (MK42 8TU) in the last 12 months was 178.4 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 74.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canterbury Close (MK42 8TU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 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 | Vehicle crime | Canterbury Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westminster Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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