Total Crime Rate
22.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kirkstall Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell , and the 79th lowest 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 Kirkstall Close (MK42 9FE) in the last 12 months was 22.0 per 1,000 residents and was 86.6% lower than the Cauldwell average (163.8 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kirkstall Close (MK42 9FE), the main crime hotspot is near Titchfield Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cauldwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorchester Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dorchester Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorchester Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitby Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melrose Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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