Crime Rate in Eastcotts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastcotts

The total recorded crimes in Eastcotts, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastcotts crime rate of 10.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Eastcotts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackburn Close with total crimes: 6
  • Horace Close with total crimes: 5
  • Megginson Way 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eastcotts has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 10.22 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.

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
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

Eastcotts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 202511
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Eastcotts in March 2025

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

1. Blackburn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Horace Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
3. Megginson Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Stirling Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Southill Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hunter Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Quantrelle Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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