Crime Rate in Kingsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Kingsbrook, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsbrook crime rate of 4.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Kingsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Fenlake Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kingsbrook Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kingsbrook has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)CrimesRank (Bedford)
Castle235 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur115 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell131 22,147 21,374 3
Goldington116 31,530 5886 6
Queens Park56 71,038 6925 5
Kempston West98 6935 7837 7
Newnham40 11670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East55 8721 8593 9
Eastcotts48 9553 12313 16
De Parys27 18558 11500 10
Great Barford37 14643 10422 11
Kempston Rural48 10505 14358 14
Brickhill38 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook37 13314 22359 13
Elstow and Stewartby33 16468 16320 15
Wilshamstead36 15482 15245 23
Putnoe27 19378 18299 17
Kempston South29 17433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham20 23367 20289 19
Harrold24 20368 19262 21
Wootton22 22330 21272 20
Wyboston22 21274 23184 24
Clapham6 26195 25247 22
Kempston North9 24200 24119 25
Oakley9 25104 2691 26
Riseley4 2761 2741 27

Kingsbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202419
September 202413
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 202417
April 20245

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202538
January 202534
December 202429
November 202433
October 202435
September 202436
August 202425
July 202430
June 202474
May 202435
April 202422

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202517
January 202510
December 202423
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421
July 202463
June 202496
May 202442
April 202441

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202428
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 207 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202518
January 202521
December 202412
November 202415
October 202422
September 202423
August 202418
July 202419
June 202432
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kingsbrook in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
2. Fenlake Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingsbrook Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Collie Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Hereford Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Grosvenor Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harding Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Bedesman Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Harrowden Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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