Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 235 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 16
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 235 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Harpur115 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell131 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook108 51,656 31,306 4
Goldington116 31,530 5886 6
Queens Park56 71,038 6925 5
Kempston West98 6935 7837 7
Newnham40 11670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East55 8721 8593 9
Eastcotts48 9553 12313 16
De Parys27 18558 11500 10
Great Barford37 14643 10422 11
Kempston Rural48 10505 14358 14
Brickhill38 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook37 13314 22359 13
Elstow and Stewartby33 16468 16320 15
Wilshamstead36 15482 15245 23
Putnoe27 19378 18299 17
Kempston South29 17433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham20 23367 20289 19
Harrold24 20368 19262 21
Wootton22 22330 21272 20
Wyboston22 21274 23184 24
Clapham6 26195 25247 22
Kempston North9 24200 24119 25
Oakley9 25104 2691 26
Riseley4 2761 2741 27

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 503 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202524
January 202524
December 202422
November 202426
October 202445
September 202456
August 202451
July 202444
June 202492
May 202453
April 202433

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202415
October 202414
September 202419
August 202419
July 202420
June 202432
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202416
September 202428
August 202425
July 202425
June 202434
May 202431
April 202426

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202423
October 202426
September 202421
August 202437
July 202426
June 202452
May 202425
April 202416

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 997 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202575
January 202566
December 202465
November 202467
October 202491
September 202480
August 202483
July 202488
June 2024156
May 202481
April 202479

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 20247
August 202415
July 20248
June 202430
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202433
July 202423
June 202442
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Other crime2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Rutland Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lime Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. A5141 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Gwyn Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Castle Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. Dane Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Horne Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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