Total Crime Rate
78.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Great Hill area has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 206th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Great Hill (SG17 5EA) in the last 12 months was 78.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Great Hill (SG17 5EA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other theft | Cornish Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hardwick Close | Under investigation |
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