Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shefford has less crime — 52 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded notably higher crime than Shefford in February 2026 — 129 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Shefford has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 52 vs 129 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Shefford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shefford had more Other theft. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 129).