Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK43 · Bedford Borough
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG11 · Hertfordshire
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kempston Rural has less crime — 2 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Standon recorded substantially more crime than Kempston Rural in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 2, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kempston Rural sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Standon has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Vehicle crime (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 Standon — 2 vs 10 incidents. That is 80% 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 Standon had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kempston Rural recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 10).