Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG14 · Hertfordshire
89
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 89 incidents in April 2026.
Hertford recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 2, a 44.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hertford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Shoplifting (13), 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 Hertford — 2 vs 89 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hertford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Kempston Rural had more Other theft. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 89).