Crime Rate in Harrold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrold

The total recorded crimes in Harrold, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrold crime rate of 132.36 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 Harrold, encompassing approximately 219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Manor Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Lancaster Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harrold?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Harrold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 368 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harrold recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Harrold had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 262 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harrold recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harrold Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harrold has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 132.36 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Harrold crimes were 368. The crime rate of Harrold in 2024 was 1679.60 (year) or 139.97 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harrold were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1195.80 (year) or 99.65 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrold)CrimesRank (Harrold)CrimesRank (Harrold)
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
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
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

Harrold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Harrold in May 2025

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

1. Lancaster Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
2. Manor Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lancaster Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. South Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Brook Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oxford Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hinwick Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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