Crime Rate in De Parys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Parys

The total recorded crimes in De Parys, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Parys crime rate of 1.25 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 De Parys, encompassing approximately 21,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
De Parys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • St Augustine'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is De Parys?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, De Parys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 558 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, De Parys witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, De Parys had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 500 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, De Parys witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, De Parys has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

De Parys Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the De Parys has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 18th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total De Parys crimes were 558. The crime rate of De Parys in 2024 was 25.87 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in De Parys were around 500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.18 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 10 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
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
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

De Parys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202517
December 202410
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 202427
June 202436
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations De Parys in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. St Augustine'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Appledore Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kimbolton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4280 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Glebe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pemberley Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Oaklands Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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