Crime Rate in Cauldwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cauldwell

The total recorded crimes in Cauldwell, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cauldwell crime rate of 4.08 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 Cauldwell, encompassing approximately 42,699 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cauldwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Cauldwell?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Cauldwell reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 2,147 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cauldwell witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Cauldwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 1,374 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cauldwell witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cauldwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cauldwell has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Cauldwell crimes were 2,147. The crime rate of Cauldwell in 2024 was 50.28 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cauldwell were around 1,374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.18 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cauldwell)CrimesRank (Cauldwell)CrimesRank (Cauldwell)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
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

Cauldwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202514
February 202520
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 202421

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202545
March 202540
February 202561
January 202548
December 202460
November 202438
October 202435
September 202447
August 202447
July 202470
June 2024118
May 202451

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202523
February 20258
January 202521
December 202416
November 202424
October 202426
September 202424
August 202415
July 202418
June 202468
May 202443

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
February 20259
January 202511
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
July 202419
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202411
October 202417
September 20242
August 202417
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413
July 20248
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202523
February 202518
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 20249
September 202421
August 202426
July 20244
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
June 202416
May 20247

High Crime Locations Cauldwell in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. St John'S Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
4. Endsleigh Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Ombersley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Drugs1
6. Harrow Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Edward Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Luke Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lynton Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ridgmount Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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