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 July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromham and Biddenham crime rate of 9.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bromham and Biddenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red Cedar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Godwin Way with total crimes: 3
  • Greenkeepers Road 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 July 2025 the Bromham and Biddenham has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 9.43 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)CrimesRank (Bromham and Biddenham)
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
Brickhill65 10533 13399 12
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
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

Bromham and Biddenham 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 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202513
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Bromham and Biddenham in July 2025

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

1. Red Cedar Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Godwin Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Greenkeepers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Nevern Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Howden Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Perch Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Holden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mowbray Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Biddenham Turn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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