Total Crime Rate
75.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clophill Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 227th 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 Clophill Road (MK45 4JH) in the last 12 months was 75.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.5% higher than the Meppershall & Shillington average (44.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clophill Road (MK45 4JH), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Meppershall & Shillington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
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