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Crime in Harrold

Harrold had 19 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 56% on the three months before.

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

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39crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-56%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 9 Apr 20 May 7 Jun 8 Jul 4 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour842%
violence632%
criminal damage211%
shoplifting15%
burglary15%
other crime15%

Harrold against Bedford

TypeHarrold per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence12.319.1▼ 40%
Burglary2.11.8–
Vehicle crime02.4–
Anti-social behaviour16.416.4▼ 33%
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%
Bozeat36.90%
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 Harrold a safe area?

Harrold had about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Harrold?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (8), followed by violence (6) and criminal damage (2).