Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LU7 · Central Bedfordshire
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Leighton-Linslade recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 2, a 77.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston Rural sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Leighton-Linslade has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and Shoplifting (27). 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, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Leighton-Linslade — 2 vs 155 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Kempston Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kempston Rural saw higher rates of Other theft while Leighton-Linslade had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 155).