WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Bedfordshire Police Police

Crime in Putnoe, Bedford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Putnoe, localized within Bedford.

Total Crimes

41
trending_up +13.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.1per 1k
trending_up +7.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,165

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Crime5
Public Order2
Weapons Possession2
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Newark Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Other crime: 2Possession of weapons: 1
9
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Colchester Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Church Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Queen'S Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Devizes Avenue Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Taunton Close Map
Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Stokesay Close Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Cawdor Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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Local Rank

#9safest in Bedford

City Average

88.08per 1k

Local Policing

Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham

Bedfordshire Police

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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

Engagement Events

JUN28

Coffee with A Cop

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Four Seasons Cafe, Bedford

JUL25

CO-OP, Church Lane

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Co-op Food - Bedford - Church Lane, 109 Church Lane Bedford

AUG22

BP, Newnham Avenue

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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bp, Newnham Avenue Bedford

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