Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hazel Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 318th 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 Hazel Close (SG17 5YE) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazel Close (SG17 5YE), the main crime hotspot is near Bentley Mews. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 crime | Bentley Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Mews | Under investigation |
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