Based on April 2026 Police data, Everton (SG19) recorded the lowest crime rate in Central Bedfordshire, with 9 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Thorn (LU5) recorded 184 crimes in the same period — more than 20x the crime count of the safest area. The 9 postcode areas analysed in Central Bedfordshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Everton (SG19) is the safest area in Central Bedfordshire, recording 9 crimes — 89% fewer than the average across the 9 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Thorn (LU5) recorded the most crime in Central Bedfordshire in April 2026, with 184 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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