Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Maulden has less crime — 13 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Maulden in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 13, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Maulden has more Drugs (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, Maulden recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 13 vs 179 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Maulden 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 Maulden had more Drugs. Overall, Maulden recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 179).