Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Odell Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley , and the 218th 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 Odell Road (MK44 1JL) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 11.5% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 85.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Odell Road (MK44 1JL), the main crime hotspot is near Fox Hedge Way. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Fox Hedge Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fox Hedge Way | Under investigation |
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