Crime Rate in Brickhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brickhill

The total recorded crimes in Brickhill, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brickhill crime rate of 3.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brickhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Stour Way with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Brickhill has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brickhill)CrimesRank (Brickhill)CrimesRank (Brickhill)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook156 31,656 31,306 4
Queens Park90 61,038 6925 5
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Newnham46 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East62 11721 8593 9
De Parys70 8558 11500 10
Eastcotts70 9553 12313 16
Great Barford40 18643 10422 11
Clapham59 12195 25247 22
Sharnbrook41 17314 22359 13
Kempston Rural52 13505 14358 14
Wilshamstead50 14482 15245 23
Elstow and Stewartby44 16468 16320 15
Putnoe27 24378 18299 17
Kempston South32 21433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham36 20367 20289 19
Harrold31 22368 19262 21
Wootton36 19330 21272 20
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Brickhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202520
May 202514
April 202511
March 202513
February 202522
January 202515
December 202418
November 202412
October 202412
September 202420
August 202413

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202521
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brickhill in July 2025

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

1. Linnet Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Stour Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Hodder Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Severn Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arun Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rhineland Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Marlow Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Wear (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.