Crime Rates at Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF

Bayham Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell , and the 175th 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 Bayham Close (MK42 9GF) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bayham Close (MK42 9GF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Halesowen Drive, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Melrose Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.