Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG19 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Everton has less crime — 13 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Everton in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 13, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Everton has more Drugs (1). 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, Everton recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 13 vs 129 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Everton 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 Everton had more Drugs. Overall, Everton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 129).