Crime Rate in Sharnbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sharnbrook

The total recorded crimes in Sharnbrook, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sharnbrook crime rate of 49.13 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 Sharnbrook, encompassing approximately 834 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sharnbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Milton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sharnbrook?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Sharnbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 314 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sharnbrook recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Sharnbrook had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 359 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sharnbrook witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sharnbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sharnbrook has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 49.13 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Sharnbrook crimes were 314. The crime rate of Sharnbrook in 2024 was 376.27 (year) or 31.36 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sharnbrook were around 359 crimes with yearly crime rate of 430.20 (year) or 35.85 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook156 31,656 31,306 4
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
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

Sharnbrook 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20255
May 202515
April 20259
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sharnbrook in July 2025

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

1. Old Milton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Glebe Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. The Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Huntsmans Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bedford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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