Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunstable has less crime — 67 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded notably higher crime than Dunstable in February 2026 — 129 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Dunstable has more Burglary (9). 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, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 67 vs 129 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunstable had more Burglary. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 129).