Crime in Bromham: statistics, rates and trends
132 crimes were recorded in Bromham in the 12 months to August 2026, 22.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (53), anti-social behaviour (24), criminal damage and arson (11) and public order (11) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bromham | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 132 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 22.4 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,892 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bromham of any year here (132 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 132 | 22.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 140 | 23.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 146 | 24.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 161 | 27.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 168 | 28.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 166 | 28.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 146 | 24.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 179 | 30.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 170 | 28.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (73% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 9.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.1 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bromham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham | 244 | 53.6 | +139% |
| Clapham & Oakley | 307 | 44.9 | +101% |
| Great Denham | 263 | 58.4 | +161% |
| Queens Park | 877 | 86.1 | +284% |
| Kempston North | 303 | 78.2 | +249% |
| Kempston West | 277 | 57.3 | +156% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +650% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +1836% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Bromham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Red Cedar Road” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Red Cedar Road | 11 |
| On or near Village Road | 9 |
| On or near Lime Close | 8 |
| On or near Dovehouse Close | 6 |
| On or near Millfield | 6 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Berry Drive | 5 |
| On or near Bucks Close | 4 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 4 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 4 |
Of the 108 crimes in Bromham with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Bromham has an estimated population of 5,892 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromham average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bromham a safe place to live?
Bromham recorded 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,893rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bromham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Bromham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromham was down 6% on the year before: 132 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 140 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromham?
About 5,892 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromham?
Bromham is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.