Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LU6 · Central Bedfordshire
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dunstable has less crime — 101 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded notably higher crime than Dunstable in April 2026 — 179 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Dunstable has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunstable recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 101 vs 179 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Dunstable is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunstable had more Other theft. Overall, Dunstable recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 179).