Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.31 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 3,339 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 2,552 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 1th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 3,339. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 2,552 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202413
November 20248
October 202413
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 1100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202584
March 202566
February 202575
January 202566
December 202465
November 202467
October 202491
September 202480
August 202483
July 202488
June 2024156
May 202481

A total of 546 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202544
March 202533
February 202524
January 202524
December 202422
November 202426
October 202445
September 202456
August 202451
July 202444
June 202492
May 202453

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 20247
August 202415
July 20248
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202415
August 202411
July 202411
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 290 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202517
February 202512
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202416
September 202428
August 202425
July 202425
June 202434
May 202431

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 202520
February 202510
January 202510
December 202416
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 202422
July 202427
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202415
October 202414
September 202419
August 202419
July 202420
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202526
March 202515
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202423
October 202426
September 202421
August 202437
July 202426
June 202452
May 202425

A total of 203 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202433
July 202423
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. Lime Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. High Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Paradine Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. A5141 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
8. River Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
9. Rutland Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Shoplifting1
10. Harpur Square (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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