Crime Rate in Wyboston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyboston

The total recorded crimes in Wyboston, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyboston crime rate of 196.21 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 Wyboston, encompassing approximately 152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wyboston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swallowfield with total crimes: 4
  • Avenue Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wyboston?

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

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Wyboston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 274 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wyboston recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Wyboston had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 184 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wyboston recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wyboston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wyboston has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 196.21 ranking 23th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Wyboston crimes were 274. The crime rate of Wyboston in 2024 was 1792.02 (year) or 149.34 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyboston were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1203.40 (year) or 100.28 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyboston)CrimesRank (Wyboston)CrimesRank (Wyboston)
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
Sharnbrook41 17314 22359 13
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
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Wyboston 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wyboston in July 2025

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

1. Swallowfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Southfields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chawston Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Tree Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandye Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Barford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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