Crime Rate in Bromham and Biddenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromham and Biddenham

The total recorded crimes in Bromham and Biddenham, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromham and Biddenham crime rate of 7.60 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 Bromham and Biddenham, encompassing approximately 3,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bromham and Biddenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorpe Close with total crimes: 3
  • Darlow Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Dace Bank with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bromham and Biddenham?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Bromham and Biddenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 367 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bromham and Biddenham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Bromham and Biddenham had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 289 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bromham and Biddenham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromham and Biddenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bromham and Biddenham has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 19th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Bromham and Biddenham crimes were 367. The crime rate of Bromham and Biddenham in 2024 was 96.13 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromham and Biddenham were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.70 (year) or 6.31 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)
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
Brickhill46 12533 13399 12
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
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

Bromham and Biddenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202414
July 20247
June 202444
May 20247

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bromham and Biddenham in May 2025

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

1. Thorpe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Darlow Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Dace Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Red Cedar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Northampton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grange Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stewart Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenkeepers Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ison Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Eider Grange (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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