Safest Areas in Central Bedfordshire 2026

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.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Everton SG19
Anti-social behaviour
9
crimes
2
Henlow SG16
Violence & sexual offences
11
crimes
3
Maulden MK45
Violence & sexual offences
13
crimes
4
Arlesey SG15
Anti-social behaviour
34
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
100
crimes
6
Vehicle crime
105
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
106
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
155
crimes
9
Thorn LU5
Violence & sexual offences
184
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Thorn LU5
Violence & sexual offences
184
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
155
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
106
crimes
4
Vehicle crime
105
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
100
crimes
6
Arlesey SG15
Anti-social behaviour
34
crimes
7
Maulden MK45
Violence & sexual offences
13
crimes
8
Henlow SG16
Violence & sexual offences
11
crimes
9
Everton SG19
Anti-social behaviour
9
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Central Bedfordshire?

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.

What is the most dangerous area in Central Bedfordshire?

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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