Crime Rate in Sharnbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sharnbrook

The total recorded crimes in Sharnbrook, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sharnbrook crime rate of 34.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sharnbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pinchmill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Old Milton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glebe Close 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 May 2025 the Sharnbrook has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 34.75 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)CrimesRank (Sharnbrook)
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
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

Sharnbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202513
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Pinchmill Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Milton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Glebe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Milton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Marys Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brittons Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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