Crime Rate in Elstow and Stewartby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elstow and Stewartby

The total recorded crimes in Elstow and Stewartby, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elstow and Stewartby crime rate of 14.28 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 Elstow and Stewartby, encompassing approximately 3,081 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elstow and Stewartby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Way with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Kitchener Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Elstow and Stewartby?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Elstow and Stewartby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 468 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elstow and Stewartby recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Elstow and Stewartby had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 320 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elstow and Stewartby recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elstow and Stewartby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Elstow and Stewartby has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 14.28 ranking 16th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Elstow and Stewartby crimes were 468. The crime rate of Elstow and Stewartby in 2024 was 151.86 (year) or 12.66 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elstow and Stewartby were around 320 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.84 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elstow and Stewartby)CrimesRank (Elstow and Stewartby)CrimesRank (Elstow and Stewartby)
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
Eastcotts70 9553 12313 16
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
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

Elstow and Stewartby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20257
April 202513
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202414
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202516
April 202520
March 202512
February 202511
January 202532
December 202415
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Elstow and Stewartby in July 2025

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

1. Riley Way (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft4
Other theft2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Kitchener Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
4. Broadmead Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Sandleford Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Halesowen Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Bunyans Mead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cotswold Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bedford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Halley View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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