Crime Rate in Putnoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Putnoe

The total recorded crimes in Putnoe, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Putnoe crime rate of 1.22 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 Putnoe, encompassing approximately 15,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Putnoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Putnoe Heights with total crimes: 2
  • Gilwell Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Putnoe?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Putnoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 378 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Putnoe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Putnoe had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 299 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Putnoe recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Putnoe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Putnoe has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 23th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Putnoe crimes were 378. The crime rate of Putnoe in 2024 was 24.18 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Putnoe were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.12 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Putnoe)CrimesRank (Putnoe)CrimesRank (Putnoe)
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
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

Putnoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 202514
January 202519
December 20249
November 202414
October 20247
September 202414
August 20244
July 202413
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Putnoe in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Putnoe Heights (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Gilwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bowhill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stokesay Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wentworth Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Mitford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dunster Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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