Crime Rate in Great Barford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Barford

The total recorded crimes in Great Barford, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Barford crime rate of 28.82 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Great Barford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightingale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Meadfoot Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hookhams 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 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 July 2025 the Great Barford has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 28.82 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Barford)CrimesRank (Great Barford)CrimesRank (Great Barford)
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
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
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
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

Great Barford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202523
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202520
April 202514
March 202522
February 202524
January 202519
December 20249
November 202417
October 202411
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 202414
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242

High Crime Locations Great Barford in July 2025

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

1. Nightingale Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Other theft1
2. Meadfoot Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hookhams Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Silverburn Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Markham Rise (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Brickfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Thurleigh Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Ashmead Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Laxton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Margil Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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