Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Henlow has less crime — 11 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Henlow in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 11, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Henlow has more Public order (2). 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, Henlow recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 11 vs 179 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Henlow 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 Henlow had more Public order. Overall, Henlow recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 179).