Bedford vs Kempston — 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

Kempston

MK42 · Bedford Borough

295

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences87
  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Shoplifting49

Bedford has less crime — 179 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Kempston recorded notably higher crime than Bedford in April 2026 — 295 vs 179 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Kempston records significantly more (87 vs 56 incidents). 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 Kempston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bedford recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 179 vs 295 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bedford recorded 56 incidents of this type vs 87 in Kempston. Overall, Bedford had fewer total crimes (179 vs 295).

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