Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK42 · Bedford Borough
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LU5 · Central Bedfordshire
184
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thorn has less crime — 184 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Kempston recorded notably higher crime than Thorn in April 2026 — 295 vs 184 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Thorn has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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, Thorn recorded fewer crimes than Kempston — 184 vs 295 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Kempston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kempston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thorn recorded fewer total crimes (184 vs 295).