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 July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston Central and East crime rate of 2.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Kempston Central and East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bunyan Road with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Fearnley Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Kempston Central and East has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)CrimesRank (Kempston Central and East)
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
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
Harrold31 22368 19262 21
Wootton36 19330 21272 20
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Kempston Central and East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202521
May 202527
April 202520
March 202520
February 202518
January 202524
December 202413
November 202421
October 202428
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

High Crime Locations Kempston Central and East in July 2025

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

1. Bunyan Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
3. Fearnley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Spring Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Flanders Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. B531 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. B531 (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Riverside Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Whitbread Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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