Bedford vs Everton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bedford

MK41 · Bedford Borough

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour26

Everton

SG19 · Central Bedfordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Drugs1
  • Other theft1

Everton has less crime — 9 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Everton in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 9, a 19.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (56) and Shoplifting (38), while Everton has more Drugs (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford or Everton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Everton recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 9 vs 179 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Everton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bedford and Everton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Everton had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Everton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 179).

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