February 2026 Source: Police.uk
MK42 Crime Intelligence Report
MK42 recorded 474 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 10.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 8.8% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
474trending_down -10.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
8.43per 1k
Moderate Active Postcodes
1,609
Within MK42 district
Bedford
56,231
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Crescent Map | total: 18 Violence and sexual offences: 7 Public order: 4 | 18 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 13 Shoplifting: 11 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 13 |
| The Hollies Map | total: 12 Shoplifting: 11 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 12 |
| Fenlake Road Map | total: 9 Shoplifting: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 9 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 9 Anti-social behaviour: 5 Other theft: 2 | 9 |
| Ombersley Road Map | total: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Other theft: 2 | 8 |
| Hummingbird Way Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 7 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Other theft: 2 | 7 |
| St John'S Street Map | total: 7 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| Oliver Close Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
176
37.1%
Anti-social Behaviour
74
15.6%
Shoplifting
51
10.8%
Other Theft
37
7.8%
Public Order
30
6.3%
Vehicle Crime
30
6.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
25
5.3%
Drug Offences
13
2.7%
Weapons Possession
11
2.3%
Burglary
9
1.9%
Other Crime
8
1.7%
Theft from Person
5
1.1%
Robbery
4
0.8%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.2%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -10.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -8.8%
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