WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

kempston central and east Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for kempston central and east, localized within bedford.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

6.76per 1k

Total Population

7,393

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences22

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Anti-social Behaviour4

Other Crime4

Shoplifting3

Drug Offences2

Vehicle Crime2

Burglary2

Public Order2

Robbery1

Weapons Possession1

Other Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near B531 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1	4
On or near Littledale Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1	3
On or near Whitbread Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Henderson Way Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Hulme Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Massey Close Map	Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	2
On or near Beatrice Street Map	Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1	2
On or near Austin Canons Map	Public order: 1	1