Total Crime Rate
27.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tythe Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley , and the 116th 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 Tythe Close (MK44 1DB) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Riseley average (61.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tythe Close (MK44 1DB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kennell Hill, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tythe Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Riseley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tythe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kennell Hill | Under investigation |
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