Crime Rates at Kings Close, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EP

Kings Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley , and the 122nd lowest 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 Kings Close (MK44 1EP) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% lower than the Riseley average (55.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kings Close (MK44 1EP), the main crime hotspot is near Dag Lane. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.