Crime Rate in Kingsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbrook, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbrook crime rate of 5.89 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 Kingsbrook, encompassing approximately 21,729 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (28.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
Kingsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsbrook Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Vulcan Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kingsbrook?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Kingsbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 1,656 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingsbrook witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Kingsbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingsbrook witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingsbrook has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 5.89 ranking 4th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsbrook crimes were 1,656. The crime rate of Kingsbrook in 2024 was 76.21 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsbrook were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.10 (year) or 5.01 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
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
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Kingsbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (96 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202539
March 202531
February 202538
January 202534
December 202429
November 202433
October 202435
September 202436
August 202425
July 202430
June 202474
May 202435

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 202417

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202521
February 202517
January 202510
December 202423
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421
July 202463
June 202496
May 202442

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
February 202518
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202422
September 202423
August 202418
July 202419
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202416

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Kingsbrook in May 2025

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

1. Kingsbrook Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Vulcan Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. St Helena Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Nicholls Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Kilpin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Goodmayes Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Hereford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Foxglove Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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