Crime Rate in Harrold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrold

The total recorded crimes in Harrold, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrold crime rate of 109.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peach'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • High Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Harrold has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 109.54 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Castle235 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur115 41,539 41,500 2
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
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

Harrold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202430
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Harrold in March 2025

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

1. Peach'S Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Bakery (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Podington Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Hinwick Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hinwick Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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