Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG16 · Central Bedfordshire
11
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 11 incidents in April 2026.
Henlow recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 2, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Henlow sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Public order (2), while Kempston Rural has more Other theft (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 Henlow — 2 vs 11 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Henlow saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Kempston Rural had more Other theft. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 11).