Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG19 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
238
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Everton has less crime — 13 vs 238 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Everton in February 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 13, a 18.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Everton sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Kempston has more Shoplifting (40). Everton is below the national average while Kempston is above, making Everton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Everton recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 13 vs 238 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Everton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Everton saw higher rates of Burglary while Kempston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Everton recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 238).