Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 2, a 89.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Kempston Rural has more Other theft (1). 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, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 2 vs 179 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Kempston Rural had more Other theft. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 179).