Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (3.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gwyn Street with total crimes: 30
  • High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Castle has recorded 258 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
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

Castle 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 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202537
May 202532
April 202544
March 202533
February 202524
January 202524
December 202422
November 202426
October 202445
September 202456
August 202451

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202510
April 202515
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202415
October 202414
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202526
May 202519
April 202525
March 202517
February 202512
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202416
September 202428
August 202425

A total of 981 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025105
June 2025101
May 202598
April 202584
March 202566
February 202575
January 202566
December 202465
November 202467
October 202491
September 202480
August 202483

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202511
April 202515
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 202513
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202433

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202413
November 20248
October 202413
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 20257
April 202518
March 202520
February 202510
January 202510
December 202416
November 20247
October 202416
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202512
April 202526
March 202515
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202423
October 202426
September 202421
August 202437

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Gwyn Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences20
Other crime4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. High Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Lime Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. A5141 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Rutland Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. St Paul'S Square (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
8. Saffron Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Public order2
9. The Finches (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Horne Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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