Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 18 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 18, a 28.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (66) and Public order (45), while Maulden has more Drugs (1) and Shoplifting (1). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maulden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 18 vs 512 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Maulden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Maulden had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 512).