Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lovelace Meadow area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Meppershall & Shillington , and the 394th 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 Lovelace Meadow (SG17 5ZX) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lovelace Meadow (SG17 5ZX), 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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