Crime Rate in Sharnbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sharnbrook

The total recorded crimes in Sharnbrook, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sharnbrook crime rate of 44.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sharnbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Old Milton Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sharnbrook has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 44.34 ranking 13th 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.

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
Kingsbrook108 51,656 31,306 4
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
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

Sharnbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 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 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Sharnbrook in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Glebe Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Old Milton Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Fox Hedge Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
6. The Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Captains Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Templars Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Coffle End Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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