Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG19 · Central Bedfordshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Everton has less crime — 9 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Everton in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 9, a 32.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Everton sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Kempston has more Violence & sexual offences (87) and Shoplifting (49). Everton is below the national average while Kempston is above, making Everton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Everton recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 9 vs 295 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Everton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Everton saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Kempston had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Everton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 295).