Total Crime Rate
125.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prince Edward Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield , and the 100th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Prince Edward Way (SG5 4PU) in the last 12 months was 125.0 per 1,000 residents and was 141.0% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prince Edward Way (SG5 4PU), the main crime hotspot is near Chequers Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Burglary | Prince Edward Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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