Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melbourn has less crime — 43 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Melbourn in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 43, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Melbourn has more Vehicle crime (5). Bedford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melbourn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melbourn recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 43 vs 512 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Melbourn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Public order while Melbourn had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melbourn recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 512).