Crime Rate in Wilshamstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilshamstead

The total recorded crimes in Wilshamstead, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilshamstead crime rate of 13.46 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 Wilshamstead, encompassing approximately 3,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Wilshamstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hummingbird Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 4
  • Minnow Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wilshamstead?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Wilshamstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 482 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wilshamstead recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Wilshamstead had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 245 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wilshamstead recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wilshamstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wilshamstead has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 13.46 ranking 11th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Wilshamstead crimes were 482. The crime rate of Wilshamstead in 2024 was 135.19 (year) or 11.27 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilshamstead were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.72 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilshamstead)CrimesRank (Wilshamstead)CrimesRank (Wilshamstead)
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
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

Wilshamstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 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 (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 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 (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202514
February 202517
January 202517
December 202425
November 202411
October 20248
September 202418
August 202414
July 202416
June 202440
May 20249

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations Wilshamstead in May 2025

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

1. Hummingbird Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. The Causeway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Minnow Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Silverstream (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Robins Heath (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Kestrel Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Southern Cross (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Bittern Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bluewater Quay (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Piper Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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