Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SG1 · Hertfordshire
372
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Kempston has less crime — 295 vs 372 incidents in April 2026.
Stevenage saw somewhat more crime than Kempston in April 2026 (372 vs 295 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Stevenage has more Vehicle crime (29). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston recorded fewer crimes than Stevenage — 295 vs 372 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Stevenage is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stevenage had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kempston recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 372).