Crime Rates at Palmer Close, Shefford, SG17 5EE

Palmer Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 16th lowest crime rate of 871 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 Palmer Close (SG17 5EE) in the last 12 months was 5.4 per 1,000 residents and was 88.0% lower than the Meppershall & Shillington average (44.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Palmer Close (SG17 5EE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 265 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Street (24 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.