27 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Bedford
Compare crime rates across all 27 wards in Bedford. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Castle | 174.7 | 226 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Harpur | 132.5 | 133 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Kingsbrook | 128.6 | 161 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Kempston West | 121.0 | 85 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cauldwell | 118.5 | 171 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Eastcotts | 96.6 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Kempston Central and East | 87.1 | 50 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Goldington | 84.0 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Queens Park | 78.1 | 70 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Kempston South | 69.8 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Brickhill | 69.2 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Wilshamstead | 68.7 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Harrold | 68.2 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Newnham | 61.9 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Elstow and Stewartby | 57.0 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 16 | De Parys | 51.9 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Sharnbrook | 49.1 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Clapham | 48.6 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Bromham and Biddenham | 44.1 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Great Barford | 44.1 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Kempston Rural | 42.0 | 61 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Putnoe | 41.0 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Wyboston | 40.9 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Kempston North | 36.3 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Wootton | 33.0 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Oakley | 22.1 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Riseley | 15.2 | 2 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Bedford has the highest crime rate?
Castle has the highest crime rate in Bedford, with 174.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Bedford?
Riseley has the lowest crime rate among Bedford's wards, with 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Bedford have?
Bedford has 27 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.