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Crime in Kempston

Kempston had 1,859 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 134.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 129% above the middle Bedford area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

MK42, Bedford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kempston

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134.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common660 in 3 months

Month by month

601 Mar 525 Apr 580 May 594 Jun 671 Jul 594 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kempston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence66036%
anti-social behaviour27715%
shoplifting21812%
criminal damage1387%
public order1267%
vehicle crime1076%
theft1066%
drugs533%

Kempston against Bedford

TypeKempston per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence47.919.1▲ 6%
Burglary3.51.8▲ 60%
Vehicle crime7.82.4▲ 35%
Anti-social behaviour20.116.4▼ 14%
Theft and robbery11.45▼ 5%

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%
Great Denham75▼ 5%
Biddenham59▲ 37%
Wootton47.1▼ 11%
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 Kempston a safe area?

Kempston had about 134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kempston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (660), followed by anti-social behaviour (277) and shoplifting (218).