Crime Rate in Great Barford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Barford

The total recorded crimes in Great Barford, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Barford crime rate of 36.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Great Barford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silverburn Close with total crimes: 6
  • Margil Road with total crimes: 3
  • Langlands Road 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 areas in the Bedford.

    • 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 areas in the Bedford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Great Barford has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 36.75 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Barford)CrimesRank (Great Barford)CrimesRank (Great Barford)
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
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
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
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

Great Barford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202522
February 202524
January 202519
December 20249
November 202417
October 202411
September 202421
August 202413
July 202421
June 202470
May 202426

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202412
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 202414
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 202414
June 20246

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Great Barford in May 2025

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

1. Silverburn Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Margil Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Langlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Maskell Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Pedley Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Kenwyn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Pomeroy Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodpecker Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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