Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK40 · Bedford Borough
600
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 600 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 600 incidents compared to 34, a 17.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Bedford has more Shoplifting (79). Arlesey is below the national average while Bedford is above, making Arlesey the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Arlesey recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 34 vs 600 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Arlesey is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Arlesey saw higher rates of Drugs while Bedford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 600).