Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thorn has less crime — 141 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Thorn in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 141, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). 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, Thorn recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 141 vs 512 incidents. That is 72% 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 Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Thorn recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 512).