Dunstable vs Kempston Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dunstable

LU6 · Central Bedfordshire

101

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft9

Kempston Rural

MK43 · Bedford Borough

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dunstable recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 2, a 50.5x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunstable or Kempston Rural safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dunstable — 2 vs 101 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dunstable and Kempston Rural?

In April 2026, Dunstable's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents) while Kempston Rural's was Other theft (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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