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Crime in Wilstead

Wilstead had 50 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 20 Bedford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle Bedford area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

MK45, Bedford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wilstead

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43.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 20Bedford rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 18 Apr 22 May 16 Jun 15 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1938%
anti-social behaviour1122%
criminal damage612%
public order510%
theft48%
burglary24%
vehicle crime24%
drugs12%

Wilstead against Bedford

TypeWilstead per 1,000Middle Bedford areaChange
Violence16.619.1▼ 21%
Burglary1.71.8–
Vehicle crime1.72.4–
Anti-social behaviour9.616.40%
Theft and robbery3.55–

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%
Houghton Conquest61.1▲ 28%
Wilstead43.7▼ 12%
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 Wilstead a safe area?

Wilstead had about 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 20 Bedford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wilstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and criminal damage (6).