Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG17 · Central Bedfordshire
105
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 105 incidents in April 2026.
Shefford recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 2, a 52.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston Rural sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Shefford has more Vehicle crime (28) and Shoplifting (15). 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 Shefford — 2 vs 105 incidents. That is 98% 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 Shefford had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 105).