Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bygrave has less crime — 6 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Bygrave in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 6, a 49.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Kempston has more Violence & sexual offences (87) and Shoplifting (49). Bygrave is below the national average while Kempston is above, making Bygrave the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bygrave recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 6 vs 295 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bygrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Kempston had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bygrave recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 295).