Total Crime Rate
88.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gadsden Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 168th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gadsden Close (MK43 0HF) in the last 12 months was 88.3 per 1,000 residents and was 98.5% higher than the Aspley & Woburn average (44.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 700.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gadsden Close (MK43 0HF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millards Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hotch Croft (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 | Burglary | Hotch Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Crane Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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