Crime Rate in Harpur: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harpur

The total recorded crimes in Harpur, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harpur crime rate of 2.53 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 Harpur, encompassing approximately 45,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Harpur Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Adelaide Square with total crimes: 10
  • Fairhill with total crimes: 6

How safe is Harpur?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Harpur reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 1,539 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harpur witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harpur experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 1,500 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harpur witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Harpur has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harpur Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harpur has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Harpur crimes were 1,539. The crime rate of Harpur in 2024 was 33.84 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harpur were around 1,500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.98 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Castle235 13,339 12,552 1
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
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

Harpur Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202418

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202540
January 202548
December 202448
November 202433
October 202435
September 202437
August 202457
July 202445
June 202472
May 202460
April 202440

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 120 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202418
November 202414
October 202415
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202511
December 202416
November 202410
October 202412
September 20249
August 202418
July 20249
June 202434
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202416
July 20246
June 202420
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 202414
July 20244
June 202420
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Harpur in March 2025

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

1. Warwick Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Adelaide Square (Map)
Total10
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fairhill (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fairhill (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Trevor Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Byron Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Foster Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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