Crime in newnham, bedford
Comprehensive safety analysis for newnham, localized within bedford.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 7Robbery: 1Other theft: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Heather Gardens Map | Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Chapel Close Map | Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Risborough Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Dean Street Map | Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Kimble Drive Map | Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Aylesbury Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Chinnor Close Map | Drugs: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brunel Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
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Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham
Bedfordshire Police
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
Engagement Events
BP- Newnham Avenue BEDFORD
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
bp, Newnham Avenue Bedford
Coffee with A Cop
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Four Seasons Cafe, Bedford
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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