WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

Crime in Cauldwell, Bedford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Cauldwell, localized within Bedford.

Total Crimes

136
trending_down -20.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

115.78per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,005

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences44
Anti-social Behaviour38
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Public Order10
Vehicle Crime8
Other Theft7
Burglary4
Shoplifting4
Drug Offences3
Robbery2
Weapons Possession1
Theft from Person1
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4Other theft: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
10
On or near Ombersley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 2Other theft: 1
9
On or near Mile Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 9
9
On or near St John'S Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Drugs: 2
8
On or near Cauldwell Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Endsleigh Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Dahl Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Station Road Map
Robbery: 2Public order: 1Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near College Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Harrow Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#23safest in Bedford

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

88.08per 1k

Local Policing

Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell

Bedfordshire Police

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Local Priorities

Community Priority for Kingsbrook & Cauldwell wards.

01st February 2026 to 01st August 2026.

During the priority setting meeting held on 31st January 2026 your local councillors met with your local policing team where the following priorities have been identified and agreed:

ASB and drug misuse at Rogers Court and within the periphery of this location will be the focus of the next 6 months.
We will be looking to disrupt ASB and drug dealing on Sandhurst Place and surrounding roads.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Drugs - High visibility and plain clothes patrols across the ward to detect and deter street level drug dealing. Working in partnership with internal departments and other partner agencies to identify offenders and bring them to justice.

ASB – Utilising high visibility patrol across the ward in order to deter ASB which is associated with street drinking and drug misuse. Utilising policing ASB powers, including with partner agencies who have delegated ASB powers.

Actioned: 1 Aug 2026

Community Priority for Kempston.

01st February 2026 to 01st August 2026.

During the priority setting meeting held on 31st January 2026 your local councillors met with your local policing team where the following priorities have been identified and agreed:

Youth ASB on Williamson Road will be the focus of the next 6 months.

If you have any concerns regarding your local area, please contact your local officers via:
[email protected]

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

ASB – Utilising high visibility patrol across the ward in order to deter ASB which is associated with youths gathering at this location who may be using illicit drugs. Utilising policing ASB powers, including with partner agencies who have delegated ASB powers.

Actioned: 1 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUL14

Kempston Town Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford

AUG11

Kempston Town Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford

SEP8

Kempston Town Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 8:00 PM

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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford

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