Total Crime Rate
60.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bowers Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley , and the 250th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
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 Bowers Close (MK44 1DP) in the last 12 months was 60.7 per 1,000 residents and was 1.2% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bowers Close (MK44 1DP), the main crime hotspot is near Davies Gardens. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Riseley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maple Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dodds Close | — |
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