Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stewartby Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wixams & Wilstead , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
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 Stewartby Way (MK43 9LL) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Wixams & Wilstead average (59.9 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stewartby Way (MK43 9LL), the main crime hotspot is near Kitchener Place. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wixams & Wilstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexander Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | School Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Meadows | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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