Crime Rate in Kempston West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempston West

The total recorded crimes in Kempston West, Bedford, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kempston West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 29
  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Eugster 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 May 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempston West)CrimesRank (Kempston West)CrimesRank (Kempston West)
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
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
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Kempston West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202538
February 202519
January 202530
December 202435
November 202424
October 202413
September 202423
August 202418
July 202424
June 202448
May 202433

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202413
July 202411
June 202452
May 202420

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 202411
July 20248
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202530
March 202527
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202424
October 202413
September 20244
August 202414
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Kempston West in May 2025

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

1. The Old Yard (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Abbott Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Eugster Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Guilas Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hooper Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ditmas Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Deacon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. The Dell (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oliver Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Lewis Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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