Crime Rate in Kempston Central and East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston Central and East

The total recorded crimes in Kempston Central and East, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston Central and East crime rate of 3.05 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 Kempston Central and East, encompassing approximately 23,586 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Kempston Central and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bunyan Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kempston Central and East?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Kempston Central and East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 721 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kempston Central and East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Kempston Central and East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 593 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kempston Central and East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kempston Central and East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kempston Central and East has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 9th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Kempston Central and East crimes were 721. The crime rate of Kempston Central and East in 2024 was 30.57 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempston Central and East were around 593 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.14 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)
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
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
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
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

Kempston Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413
July 202417
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202520
February 202518
January 202524
December 202413
November 202421
October 202428
September 202416
August 202418
July 202420
June 202420
May 202431

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kempston Central and East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kempston Central and East postcode area is presented below.

1. Spring Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bedford Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bunyan Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Marlborough Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Henderson Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Eastdale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Northdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Coniston Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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