Crime Rates at Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42 9JQ

Gillespie Close area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell , and the 272nd 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 Gillespie Close (MK42 9JQ) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 66.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gillespie Close (MK42 9JQ), the main crime hotspot is near St Leonards Court. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.