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Crime in Great Denham

Great Denham had 127 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

MK40, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Great Denham

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75crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

53 Mar 39 Apr 42 May 40 Jun 53 Jul 34 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4737%
anti-social behaviour3326%
public order1411%
theft97%
criminal damage76%
vehicle crime54%
shoplifting43%
burglary32%

Great Denham against Bedford

TypeGreat Denham per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence27.719.1▲ 9%
Burglary1.81.8–
Vehicle crime32.4▼ 62%
Anti-social behaviour19.516.4▼ 30%
Theft and robbery6.55▲ 10%

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%
Kempston134.9▲ 9%
Elstow87▼ 12%
Great Denham75▼ 5%
Biddenham59▲ 37%
Wootton47.1▼ 11%
Bromham29.7▲ 17%
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 Great Denham a safe area?

Great Denham had about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Denham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by anti-social behaviour (33) and public order (14).