Crime Rates at Heron Close, Shefford, SG17 5YU

Heron Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 241st lowest crime rate of 874 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 Heron Close (SG17 5YU) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 48.8% lower than the Meppershall & Shillington average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heron Close (SG17 5YU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 28 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Osborn Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.