Crime Rate in Goldington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goldington

The total recorded crimes in Goldington, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldington crime rate of 3.40 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 Goldington, encompassing approximately 24,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Goldington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Bury Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Leighfield Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Goldington?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Goldington reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 1,530 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Goldington witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Goldington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 886 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Goldington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Goldington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Goldington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goldington has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 7th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Goldington crimes were 1,530. The crime rate of Goldington in 2024 was 61.94 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goldington were around 886 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.87 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goldington)CrimesRank (Goldington)CrimesRank (Goldington)
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
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
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

Goldington 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 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (67 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202527
May 202517
April 202546
March 202548
February 202533
January 202517
December 202434
November 202469
October 202451
September 202475
August 202467

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202533
May 202518
April 202523
March 202530
February 202523
January 202517
December 202422
November 202416
October 202424
September 202425
August 202421

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Goldington in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bury Walk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order1
3. Leighfield Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Baldur Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elliot Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Appledine Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Copse (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Mount Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fieldside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Strathconon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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