Crime Rates at Whittington Crescent, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 2AG

Whittington Crescent area has the 10th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn , and the 235th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whittington Crescent (MK43 2AG) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.0% higher 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 1000.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 36.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whittington Crescent (MK43 2AG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Busby Mead, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ellis Green (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.