Total Crime Rate
72.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manor Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clifton, Henlow & Langford , and the 245th 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 Manor Close (SG17 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 49.1% higher than the Clifton, Henlow & Langford average (48.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manor Close (SG17 5EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Link Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton, Henlow & Langford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bunyan Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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