Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Anderson Walk area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 230th 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 Anderson Walk (SG5 4FA) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Arlesey & Fairfield average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Anderson Walk (SG5 4FA), the main crime hotspot is near Kipling Crescent. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arlesey & Fairfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Salisbury Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Nightingale Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Dickens Boulevard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kipling Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Palmerston Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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