Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denton Drive area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
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 Denton Drive (MK43 0FE) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average (44.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 125.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denton Drive (MK43 0FE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ashcraft Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chandlers Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aspley & Woburn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Howes Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Tylecote Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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