Crime Rate in Kempston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston West

The total recorded crimes in Kempston West, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston West crime rate of 6.23 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,737 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Kempston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 27
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 26
  • Hooper Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kempston West?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Kempston West reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 935 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kempston West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kempston West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 837 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kempston West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Kempston West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kempston West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kempston West has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 6.23 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Kempston West crimes were 935. The crime rate of Kempston West in 2024 was 59.41 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempston West were around 837 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.18 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 7 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
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202519
January 202530
December 202435
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202418
July 202424
June 202448
May 202433
April 202423

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411
June 202452
May 202420
April 202424

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202424
October 202413
September 20244
August 202414
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
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

High Crime Locations Kempston West in March 2025

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

1. Abbott Crescent (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. The Old Yard (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hooper Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Basen Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. White Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Carnell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Hastings Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bruce Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Riverview Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Galloway Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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