Crime Rate in Brickhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brickhill

The total recorded crimes in Brickhill, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brickhill crime rate of 2.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brickhill, encompassing approximately 19,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brickhill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Stour Way with total crimes: 6
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brickhill?

To understand the safety of Brickhill, we need to analyze Brickhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Brickhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 533 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brickhill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Brickhill had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 399 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brickhill witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Brickhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brickhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brickhill has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Brickhill crimes were 533. The crime rate of Brickhill in 2024 was 26.77 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brickhill were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.04 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brickhill)CrimesRank (Brickhill)CrimesRank (Brickhill)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Eastcotts78 7553 12313 16
Newnham40 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East72 9721 8593 9
De Parys28 20558 11500 10
Great Barford51 10643 10422 11
Wilshamstead48 11482 15245 23
Sharnbrook29 18314 22359 13
Kempston Rural46 13505 14358 14
Elstow and Stewartby42 14468 16320 15
Kempston South33 16433 17297 18
Putnoe19 23378 18299 17
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
Bromham and Biddenham29 19367 20289 19
Wootton21 21330 21272 20
Clapham8 25195 25247 22
Wyboston19 22274 23184 24
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Brickhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202513
February 202522
January 202515
December 202418
November 202412
October 202412
September 202420
August 202413
July 20249
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brickhill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brickhill postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Stour Way (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Wye Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Beaufort Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Tyne Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Kingfisher Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Rhineland Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hindburn Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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