Crime Rate in Kingsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbrook, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbrook crime rate of 7.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Kingsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Kingsbrook Road with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Kingsbrook has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 7.18 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)CrimesRank (Kingsbrook)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Queens Park90 61,038 6925 5
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
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

Kingsbrook 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202555
May 202550
April 202539
March 202531
February 202538
January 202534
December 202429
November 202433
October 202435
September 202436
August 202425

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202513
April 20258
March 202510
February 202518
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202422
September 202423
August 202418

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202513
April 202519
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202523
May 202518
April 202520
March 202521
February 202517
January 202510
December 202423
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kingsbrook in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Bicycle theft7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Kingsbrook Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadowsweet Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bedesman Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Longholme Way (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
8. Herbrand Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Oak Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Harding Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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