Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
154
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leighton-Linslade has less crime — 154 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Leighton-Linslade in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 154, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Leighton-Linslade has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 154 vs 512 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Bedford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Public order while Leighton-Linslade had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leighton-Linslade recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 512).