Ward · BedfordUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Wilshamstead
Street-level crime hotspots for Wilshamstead ward in Bedford.
Crime Rate
68.7
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 27 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+16.7%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
7 On or near Hummingbird Way
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Drugs: 1
2
4 On or near Rainbow Close
Anti-social behaviour: 3 Burglary: 1
3
4 On or near Goldfinch Gardens
Criminal damage and arson: 2 Public order: 1 Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
3 On or near Merlin Meadows
Other theft: 1 Bicycle theft: 1 Vehicle crime: 1
5
2 On or near School Lane
Violence and sexual offences: 2
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →