Crime Rate in Kempston North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston North

The total recorded crimes in Kempston North, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempston North crime rate of 2.06 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 North, encompassing approximately 6,792 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kempston North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Odell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Kingston Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kempston North?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Kempston North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 200 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kempston North recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Kempston North had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 119 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kempston North recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kempston North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kempston North has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 24th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Kempston North crimes were 200. The crime rate of Kempston North in 2024 was 29.45 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempston North were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.52 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston North)CrimesRank (Kempston North)CrimesRank (Kempston North)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Eastcotts78 7553 12313 16
Newnham40 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East72 9721 8593 9
De Parys28 20558 11500 10
Great Barford51 10643 10422 11
Wilshamstead48 11482 15245 23
Brickhill46 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook29 18314 22359 13
Kempston Rural46 13505 14358 14
Elstow and Stewartby42 14468 16320 15
Kempston South33 16433 17297 18
Putnoe19 23378 18299 17
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
Bromham and Biddenham29 19367 20289 19
Wootton21 21330 21272 20
Clapham8 25195 25247 22
Wyboston19 22274 23184 24
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Kempston North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kempston North in May 2025

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

1. Stanton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Odell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingston Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gulliver Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Vineyard Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Garden Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burgess Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapman Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Vanguard Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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