Crime in Kempston Central and East, Bedford
Comprehensive safety analysis for Kempston Central and East, localized within Bedford.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 3Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Marlborough Park Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near B531 Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Bedford Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Redwald Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Halsey Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Thornton Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Ashdale Avenue Map | Bicycle theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Spring Road Map | Drugs: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Flanders Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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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
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Kempston Town Council Meeting
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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford
Kempston Town Council Meeting
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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford
Kempston Town Council Meeting
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Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford
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