Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG7 · Hertfordshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.
Bygrave recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 2, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bygrave sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Drugs (1), while Kempston Rural has more Other theft (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Bygrave — 2 vs 6 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bygrave saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Kempston Rural had more Other theft and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 6).