Total Crime Rate
65.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barton Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe , and the 287th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
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 Barton Road (MK45 4DS) in the last 12 months was 65.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% higher than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average (41.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barton Road (MK45 4DS), the main crime hotspot is near Church Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Orchards | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Plantation View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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