Crime Rates at Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR

Franklin Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 874 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 Franklin Close (MK43 0LR) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average (38.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2025, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Franklin Close (MK43 0LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Snagge Court, where police recorded 2 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Campin Court (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.