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Crime in Shortstown

Shortstown had 127 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

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

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76.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

54 Mar 43 Apr 53 May 48 Jun 38 Jul 41 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4334%
anti-social behaviour2923%
shoplifting119%
theft97%
criminal damage97%
burglary65%
other crime54%
drugs54%

Shortstown against Bedford

TypeShortstown per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence25.819.1▼ 34%
Burglary3.61.8–
Vehicle crime2.42.4–
Anti-social behaviour17.416.4▼ 6%
Theft and robbery65–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wixams135.9▲ 31%
Elstow87▼ 12%
Shortstown76.2▼ 15%
Wilstead43.7▼ 12%
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 Shortstown a safe area?

Shortstown had about 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shortstown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (11).