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Crime in Cople

Cople had 7 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 17.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Bedford area.

MK44, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cople

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17.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
theftmost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Mar 1 Apr 1 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft229%
vehicle crime229%
public order114%
violence114%
anti-social behaviour114%

Cople against Bedford

TypeCople per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence2.519.1–
Burglary01.8–
Vehicle crime52.4–
Anti-social behaviour2.516.4–
Theft and robbery55–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shortstown76.2▼ 15%
Great Barford65.7▲ 37%
Willington50.4▲ 54%
Cople17.7–
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 Cople a safe area?

Cople had about 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was theft.

What is the most common crime in Cople?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (2), followed by vehicle crime (2) and public order (1).