Crime Rates at Washbrook Close, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LF

Washbrook Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe , and the 289th lowest 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 Washbrook Close (MK45 4LF) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.0% lower 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Washbrook Close (MK45 4LF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Horsler Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gale Court (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.