Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG15 · Central Bedfordshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Arlesey has less crime — 34 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Arlesey in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 34, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Arlesey sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Kempston has more Shoplifting (49). Arlesey is below the national average while Kempston 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 Kempston — 34 vs 295 incidents. That is 88% 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 Kempston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Arlesey recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 295).