Total Crime Rate
114.4 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Redwood Grove area has the 30th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell , and the 115th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Redwood Grove (MK42 9NJ) in the last 12 months was 114.4 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Cauldwell average (163.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (β 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Redwood Grove (MK42 9NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 100 crimes here, including 30 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 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vulcan Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Leonards Mews | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Armstrong Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redwood Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grosvenor Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Sidings | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Firbank Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Grosvenor Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vulcan Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vulcan Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ivy Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Grosvenor Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gillespie Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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