Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
MK45 · Central Bedfordshire
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Maulden recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 2, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston Rural sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Maulden has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kempston Rural recorded fewer crimes than Maulden — 2 vs 13 incidents. That is 85% 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 Maulden had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 13).