Total Crime Rate
86.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Denel Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Flitwick , and the 170th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Denel Close (MK45 1BJ) in the last 12 months was 86.9 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% higher than the Flitwick average (50.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 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 ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 69.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 65.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Denel Close (MK45 1BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Chauntry Way. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Flitwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chauntry Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St Andrews Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Falkland Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Falkland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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