Crime Rate in Cauldwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cauldwell

The total recorded crimes in Cauldwell, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cauldwell crime rate of 3.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-34.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
Cauldwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Ombersley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cauldwell has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Castle235 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur115 41,539 41,500 2
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

Cauldwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202561
January 202548
December 202460
November 202438
October 202435
September 202447
August 202447
July 202470
June 2024118
May 202451
April 202445

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
January 202521
December 202416
November 202424
October 202426
September 202424
August 202415
July 202418
June 202468
May 202443
April 202448

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202520
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 202421
April 202415

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 20249
September 202421
August 202426
July 20244
June 202434
May 202421
April 202420

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202411
October 202417
September 20242
August 202417
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202517
December 202414
November 202412
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
July 202419
June 202422
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Cauldwell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting14
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ombersley Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Bunyan Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Pilcroft Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Endsleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Firbank Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
8. St John'S Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Leonard'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Houghton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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