Crime Rate in Great Barford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Barford

The total recorded crimes in Great Barford, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Barford crime rate of 26.66 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 Great Barford, encompassing approximately 1,387 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Great Barford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parish Close with total crimes: 6
  • Meadfoot Place with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Barford?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Great Barford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 643 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Barford witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Barford had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 422 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Great Barford witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Barford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Barford has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 26.66 ranking 14th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Barford crimes were 643. The crime rate of Great Barford in 2024 was 463.36 (year) or 38.61 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Barford were around 422 crimes with yearly crime rate of 304.10 (year) or 25.34 (month) ranking 11 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
Eastcotts48 9553 12313 16
De Parys27 18558 11500 10
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

Great Barford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 202414
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202519
December 20249
November 202417
October 202411
September 202421
August 202413
July 202421
June 202470
May 202426
April 202416

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 202414
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202426
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Great Barford in March 2025

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

1. Parish Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Meadfoot Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brook Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Grenadier Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Roxton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bramley Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Pomeroy Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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