Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Radwell Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Clapham & Oakley , and the 230th 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 Radwell Road (MK44 1SH) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 31.5% higher than the Clapham & Oakley average (35.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Radwell Road (MK44 1SH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Riverside View, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parkside (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Clapham & Oakley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverside View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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