Crime in Kempston South, Bedford
Comprehensive safety analysis for Kempston South, localized within Bedford.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Race Meadows Way Map | Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1Public order: 1 | 7 |
| On or near The Hollies Map | Shoplifting: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 4Public order: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Harrier Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Polo Field Way Map | Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Magnolia Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Elstow Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Alders Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Sycamores Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Almonds Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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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
other7:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford
Kempston Town Council Meeting
other7:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Kempston Town Council, 104 Bedford Road Bedford
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