Crime Rate in Wyboston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyboston

The total recorded crimes in Wyboston, Bedford, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyboston crime rate of 143.88 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 Mar were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Wyboston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Goodwick Drive with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wyboston has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 143.88 ranking 21th 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.

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
Sharnbrook37 13314 22359 13
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
Clapham6 26195 25247 22
Kempston North9 24200 24119 25
Oakley9 25104 2691 26
Riseley4 2761 2741 27

Wyboston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

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

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wyboston in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Goodwick Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Rookery Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Staploe Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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