Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Greenway area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Greenway (SG17 5BN) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 78.1% lower than the Meppershall & Shillington average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Greenway (SG17 5BN), the main crime hotspot is near Brookside. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shefford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Greenway | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Greenway | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Grange Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Glebe | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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