Total Crime Rate
517.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lynn Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell , and the 19th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lynn Close (MK42 9YP) in the last 12 months was 517.9 per 1,000 residents and was 216.3% higher than the Cauldwell average (163.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 113 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 53.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lynn Close (MK42 9YP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dorchester Way, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kirkstall Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cauldwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dorchester Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorchester Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorchester Way | — |
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