Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shefford has less crime — 105 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded substantially more crime than Shefford in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 105, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (52), while Shefford has more Vehicle crime (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shefford recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 105 vs 295 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shefford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Shefford recorded fewer total crimes (105 vs 295).