Total Crime Rate
73.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burgoyne Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wixams & Wilstead , and the 197th highest 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 Burgoyne Avenue (MK43 9RR) in the last 12 months was 73.8 per 1,000 residents and was 23.2% higher 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 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 153.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burgoyne Avenue (MK43 9RR), the main crime hotspot is near Johnson Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Lambert Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lambert Close | Under investigation |
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