Crime Rate in Goldington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goldington

The total recorded crimes in Goldington, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldington crime rate of 3.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-63.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Goldington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Leighfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Goldington has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goldington)CrimesRank (Goldington)CrimesRank (Goldington)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Eastcotts78 7553 12313 16
Newnham40 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East72 9721 8593 9
De Parys28 20558 11500 10
Great Barford51 10643 10422 11
Wilshamstead48 11482 15245 23
Brickhill46 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook29 18314 22359 13
Kempston Rural46 13505 14358 14
Elstow and Stewartby42 14468 16320 15
Kempston South33 16433 17297 18
Putnoe19 23378 18299 17
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
Bromham and Biddenham29 19367 20289 19
Wootton21 21330 21272 20
Clapham8 25195 25247 22
Wyboston19 22274 23184 24
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Goldington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 710 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202546
March 202548
February 202533
January 202517
December 202434
November 202469
October 202451
September 202475
August 202467
July 202446
June 2024170
May 202437

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20248
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202530
February 202523
January 202517
December 202422
November 202416
October 202424
September 202425
August 202421
July 202430
June 202470
May 202419

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Goldington in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Leighfield Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Nutwood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jasmine Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Bury Walk (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Downside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baldur Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
9. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Vicars Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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