Crime in Bromham: statistics, rates and trends
136 crimes were recorded in Bromham in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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136 crimes were recorded in Bromham in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 53 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bromham has the 3,889th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bromham | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 136 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.1 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,892 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bromham was highest in the year to July 2021 (179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (136). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 136 | 23.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 137 | 23.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 151 | 25.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 156 | 26.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 165 | 28.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 179 | 30.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 143 | 24.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 175 | 29.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 165 | 28.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bromham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 9.0 | 0.26 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 4.6 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -7% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.52 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.7 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -47% |
| Other theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.13 | -44% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -73% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.08 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bromham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bromham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bromham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bromham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bromham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bromham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bromham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bromham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bromham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bromham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bromham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bromham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bromham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bromham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bromham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bromham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bromham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bromham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bromham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bromham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bromham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bromham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bromham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bromham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bromham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bromham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham | 250 | 54.9 | +138% |
| Clapham & Oakley | 302 | 44.2 | +91% |
| Great Denham | 270 | 59.9 | +160% |
| Queens Park | 845 | 82.9 | +259% |
| Kempston North | 302 | 77.9 | +238% |
| Kempston West | 281 | 58.1 | +152% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +593% |
| Greyfriars | 1,896 | 418.8 | +1714% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bromham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Red Cedar Road | 12 |
| On or near Lime Close | 9 |
| On or near Village Road | 8 |
| On or near Millfield | 7 |
| On or near Dovehouse Close | 6 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Berry Drive | 5 |
| On or near Grange Lane | 5 |
| On or near Bucks Close | 4 |
| On or near Partridge Lane | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bromham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 47 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
Bromham has an estimated population of 5,892. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bromham sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bromham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Bromham a safe place to live?
Bromham recorded 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Bromham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromham was almost unchanged on the year before: 136 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 137 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bromham?
Bromham is policed by Bedfordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bromham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.