Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
240
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thorn has less crime — 141 vs 240 incidents in February 2026.
Kempston recorded notably higher crime than Thorn in February 2026 — 240 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Thorn has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thorn recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 141 vs 240 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Other theft. Overall, Thorn recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 240).