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Crime in Chellington

Chellington had 16 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 53% on the three months before.

MK43, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chellington

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42.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-53%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common7 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 6 Apr 17 May 6 Jun 7 Jul 3 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chellington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour744%
violence425%
criminal damage213%
shoplifting16%
burglary16%
other crime16%

Chellington against Bedford

TypeChellington per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence10.619.1–
Burglary2.71.8–
Vehicle crime02.4–
Anti-social behaviour18.616.4–
Theft and robbery05–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chellington42.4▼ 53%
Harrold39▼ 56%
Sharnbrook34.5▼ 7%
Lavendon31.2▲ 17%
Carlton21.2▼ 58%
See every Bedford area ranked on the crime in Bedford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chellington a safe area?

Chellington had about 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Chellington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (7), followed by violence (4) and criminal damage (2).