Crime in Newnham, Bedford
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 19Vehicle crime: 1 | 20 |
| On or near Heather Gardens Map | Anti-social behaviour: 7Public order: 2Robbery: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Chapel Close Map | Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Kimble Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Russell Avenue Map | Vehicle crime: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Bryony Close Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Dean Street Map | Bicycle theft: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Irwin Road Map | Burglary: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
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Local Priorities
Community Priority for Putnoe, Goldington and Newnham 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:
Drug misuse and drug dealing will be the focus of the next 6 months.
Particular areas which will be focus on will be Church Lane and surrounding area.
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.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
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CO-OP, Church Lane
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Co-op Food - Bedford - Church Lane, 109 Church Lane Bedford
BP, Newnham Avenue
other12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
bp, Newnham Avenue Bedford
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