Crime Rate in Kempston Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston Rural

The total recorded crimes in Kempston Rural, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston Rural crime rate of 4.97 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 Rural, encompassing approximately 9,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kempston Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pennard Close with total crimes: 6
  • A6 with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kempston Rural?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Kempston Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 505 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Kempston Rural had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 358 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kempston Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kempston Rural has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 10th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Kempston Rural crimes were 505. The crime rate of Kempston Rural in 2024 was 52.32 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempston Rural were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.09 (year) or 3.09 (month) ranking 14 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
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
Harrold24 20368 19262 21
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

Kempston Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 202417
June 202428
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202415
October 20244
September 202415
August 20245
July 20242
June 202422
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Kempston Rural in March 2025

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

1. Pennard Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. A6 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fletcher Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crouch Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sauton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ryder Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Archer Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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