Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG10 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Much Hadham recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston Rural sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Much Hadham has more Drugs (1) and Vehicle crime (1). 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 Much Hadham — 2 vs 5 incidents. That is 60% 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 Violence & sexual offences while Much Hadham had more Drugs and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 5).