Crime Rate in Queens Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queens Park

The total recorded crimes in Queens Park, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queens Park crime rate of 0.61 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 Queens Park, encompassing approximately 150,904 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Queens Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ford End Road with total crimes: 9
  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 6
  • Kempster Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Queens Park?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Queens Park reported a higher crime volume than the Bedford average, with 1,038 crimes compared to 753. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Queens Park witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Queens Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bedford average, with 925 crimes compared to 578. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Queens Park witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Queens Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Queens Park has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Queens Park crimes were 1,038. The crime rate of Queens Park in 2024 was 7.85 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queens Park were around 925 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.45 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queens Park)CrimesRank (Queens Park)CrimesRank (Queens Park)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
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

Queens Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 202417
November 202410
October 202415
September 202414
August 202421
July 202416
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202525
February 202524
January 202528
December 202438
November 202414
October 202429
September 202425
August 202431
July 202435
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
May 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 202517
December 202416
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Queens Park in May 2025

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

1. Ford End Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Raleigh Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kempster Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Winifred Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queensbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
7. Trinity Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Nelson Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beverley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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