Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bedford has less crime — 129 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford and Thorn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 129 and 141 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). 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, Bedford recorded fewer crimes than Thorn — 129 vs 141 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Bedford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 141).