Crime in Eastcotts, Bedford
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Atherstone Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Cheshire Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Harrowden Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Concorde Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Southill Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Carmichael Drive Map | Other crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Horace Close Map | Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Central Avenue Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Highway Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Megginson Way Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Community Priority for New Cardington and Shortstown.
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:
Theft from shop and drug dealing within New Cardington and Shortstown have been identified as the community priorities for the next six months.
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 within Shortstown and surrounding areas 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.
Theft from shop - High visibility and plain clothes patrols within Shortstown to detect and deter theft from shop offences. Working in partnership with local businesses and internal departments to maximise evidential opportunities to bring offenders to justice.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Engagement Events
Shortstwon - Joint visit to an address with BPHA Housing Officer
other2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
MK42 0PU, Bedford
Wilstead Bowls Club
other7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Wilstead Bowls Club, Jubilee Way Bedford
Cardington Parish Council Meeting
other7:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Cardington Village Hall and Reading Rooms, Southill Road Bedford
Renhold Parish Council Meeting
other7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Renhold Village Hall, Wilden Road Bedford
Shortstown Coffee with a Cop
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
The Hangar Cafe & Bar, 15B Beauvais Square Bedford
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