Crime in Cauldwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,806 crimes were recorded in Cauldwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cauldwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Cauldwell
- Types of crime in Cauldwell
- Cauldwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cauldwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cauldwell
- Demographics of Cauldwell
- Questions about crime in Cauldwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (685), anti-social behaviour (275), other theft (139) and public order (139) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Cauldwell | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,806 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.5 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,414 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cauldwell peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,899 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,579). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,806 | 145.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,876 | 151.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,899 | 153.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,579 | 127.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,813 | 146.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,769 | 142.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,775 | 143.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,698 | 136.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,632 | 131.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| July 2026 | 200 |
| June 2026 | 180 |
| May 2026 | 160 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 149 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cauldwell recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate) and drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 235 to 75 and burglary fell from 84 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 685 | 55.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 22.2 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 139 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 139 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Drugs | 80 | 6.4 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 6.0 | 8.5 | -68% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.1 | 0.8 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cauldwell; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempston North (78.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cauldwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbrook | 1,889 | 170.4 | +17% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +198% |
| Queens Park | 877 | 86.1 | -41% |
| Kempston North | 303 | 78.2 | -46% |
| Castle & Newnham | 1,499 | 173.6 | +19% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,238 | 124.2 | -15% |
| Kempston South | 364 | 88.4 | -39% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Cauldwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Endsleigh Road | 104 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 98 |
| On or near Ombersley Road | 95 |
| On or near Edward Road | 57 |
| On or near Pilcroft Street | 51 |
| On or near Cauldwell Street | 42 |
| On or near Aspley Road | 39 |
| On or near Station Road | 36 |
| On or near St Leonard'S Avenue | 35 |
Of the 1,531 crimes in Cauldwell with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 275 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 597 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 499 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Cauldwell has an estimated population of 12,414 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), a younger population (7.6%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (9.9%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cauldwell average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cauldwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cauldwell a safe place to live?
Cauldwell recorded 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 469th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Cauldwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 685 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in Cauldwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cauldwell was down 4% on the year before: 1,806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,876 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cauldwell?
About 12,414 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cauldwell?
Cauldwell 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.