Crime Rate in Kempston Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston Rural

The total recorded crimes in Kempston Rural, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston Rural crime rate of 5.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kempston Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railton Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Hilton Close 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 July 2025 the Kempston Rural has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.39 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston Rural)CrimesRank (Kempston Rural)CrimesRank (Kempston Rural)
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
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 Rural 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202515
April 202510
March 202515
February 202513
January 20257
December 202410
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 20257
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202414

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20259
April 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 202415
October 20244
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

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
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241

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

High Crime Locations Kempston Rural in July 2025

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

1. Railton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hilton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Downham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cantley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Saunders Field (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Griffin Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Smith Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sauton Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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