Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jackson Place area has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 271st 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 Jackson Place (SG17 5TJ) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% higher than the Meppershall & Shillington average (44.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 39.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jackson Place (SG17 5TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Truman Place. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 11 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Truman Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Truman Place | — |
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