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Crime in Elstow

Elstow had 343 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% above the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

MK42, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elstow

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87crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common128 in 3 months

Month by month

143 Mar 124 Apr 123 May 105 Jun 131 Jul 107 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12837%
anti-social behaviour4513%
shoplifting4112%
theft268%
vehicle crime257%
criminal damage247%
public order144%
burglary123%

Elstow against Bedford

TypeElstow per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence32.519.10%
Burglary31.8▲ 20%
Vehicle crime6.32.4▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour11.416.4▼ 44%
Theft and robbery9.65▲ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bedford183.6▲ 24%
Wixams135.9▲ 31%
Kempston134.9▲ 9%
Elstow87▼ 12%
Shortstown76.2▼ 15%
Great Denham75▼ 5%
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 Elstow a safe area?

Elstow had about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elstow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (128), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and shoplifting (41).