Crime Rate in Goldington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goldington

The total recorded crimes in Goldington, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldington crime rate of 4.70 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Goldington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Goldington has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 3th 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.

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
Queens Park56 71,038 6925 5
Kempston West98 6935 7837 7
Newnham40 11670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East55 8721 8593 9
Eastcotts48 9553 12313 16
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

Goldington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (170 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 709 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202533
January 202517
December 202434
November 202469
October 202451
September 202475
August 202467
July 202446
June 2024170
May 202437
April 202462

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202523
January 202517
December 202422
November 202416
October 202424
September 202425
August 202421
July 202430
June 202470
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 202440
May 202415
April 202416

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202424
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Goldington in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Flamville Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Copse (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bury Walk (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Roundmead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Baldur Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
9. Goldington Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leighfield Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1

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