Crime Rate in Eastcotts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcotts

The total recorded crimes in Eastcotts, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcotts crime rate of 16.61 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 Eastcotts, encompassing approximately 4,695 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eastcotts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horace Close with total crimes: 21
  • Banks Close with total crimes: 7
  • Stirling Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eastcotts?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Eastcotts demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 553 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastcotts witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Eastcotts had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 313 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eastcotts recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eastcotts Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eastcotts has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 16.61 ranking 7th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Eastcotts crimes were 553. The crime rate of Eastcotts in 2024 was 117.78 (year) or 9.81 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastcotts were around 313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.66 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcotts)CrimesRank (Eastcotts)CrimesRank (Eastcotts)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
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

Eastcotts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202515
February 202516
January 20258
December 202414
November 202419
October 202412
September 202415
August 202416
July 202432
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Eastcotts in May 2025

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

1. Horace Close (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting19
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Banks Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
3. Stirling Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Gales Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. De Havilland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Foster Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Southill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Beauvais Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Oswald Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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