Crime Rate in Eastcotts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcotts

The total recorded crimes in Eastcotts, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcotts crime rate of 14.91 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Eastcotts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horace Close with total crimes: 22
  • Southill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bishop Mead 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 July 2025 the Eastcotts has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 14.91 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastcotts)CrimesRank (Eastcotts)CrimesRank (Eastcotts)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook156 31,656 31,306 4
Queens Park90 61,038 6925 5
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Newnham46 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East62 11721 8593 9
De Parys70 8558 11500 10
Great Barford40 18643 10422 11
Brickhill65 10533 13399 12
Clapham59 12195 25247 22
Sharnbrook41 17314 22359 13
Kempston Rural52 13505 14358 14
Wilshamstead50 14482 15245 23
Elstow and Stewartby44 16468 16320 15
Putnoe27 24378 18299 17
Kempston South32 21433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham36 20367 20289 19
Harrold31 22368 19262 21
Wootton36 19330 21272 20
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Eastcotts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202524
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202515
April 202515
March 202515
February 202516
January 20258
December 202414
November 202419
October 202412
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20251
May 202520
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Horace Close (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Southill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bishop Mead (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Megginson Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Bell'S Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Howard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Yeomans Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Banks Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Oswald Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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