Crime Rate in Kempston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston West

The total recorded crimes in Kempston West, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston West crime rate of 6.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
Kempston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 30
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 26
  • Molly Moore Avenue 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 areas in the Bedford.

    • 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 areas in the Bedford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kempston West has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston West)CrimesRank (Kempston West)CrimesRank (Kempston West)
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
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
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 West 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 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202534
April 202528
March 202538
February 202519
January 202530
December 202435
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202418

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202532
May 202526
April 202530
March 202527
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202424
October 202413
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kempston West in July 2025

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

1. Abbott Crescent (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. The Old Yard (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
3. Molly Moore Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ramsey Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Water Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lewis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. St John'S Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
8. Basen Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Carnell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ditmas Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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