Crime Rate in Harrold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrold

The total recorded crimes in Harrold, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrold crime rate of 141.49 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Harrold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 5
  • White Lane with total crimes: 4
  • South Grove 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 July 2025 the Harrold has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 141.49 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrold)CrimesRank (Harrold)CrimesRank (Harrold)
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
Great Barford40 18643 10422 11
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
Wootton36 19330 21272 20
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Harrold 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 Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Oxford Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. White Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. South Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Lancaster Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bridgend (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Rushden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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