Crime in De Parys: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in De Parys in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in De Parys at a glance
- Crime trends in De Parys
- Types of crime in De Parys
- De Parys compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in De Parys
- What happened after crimes were reported in De Parys
- Population and deprivation in De Parys
- Questions about crime in De Parys
- About this data
532 crimes were recorded in De Parys in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, De Parys has the 2,104th highest crime rate.
| Measure | De Parys | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 532 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,290 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in De Parys was highest in the year to July 2020 (818 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (489). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 532 | 73.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 489 | 67.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 594 | 81.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 503 | 69.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 581 | 79.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 686 | 94.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 112.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 805 | 110.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 812 | 111.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in De Parys 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+125%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-39%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 24.3 | 0.71 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 12.5 | 0.81 | +23% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 6.2 | 0.75 | +125% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.1 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.3 | 0.86 | -39% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -20% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -33% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.8 | 2.17 | +117% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +10% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +350% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in De Parys
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. De Parys recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in De Parys
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. De Parys recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in De Parys
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. De Parys recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in De Parys
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. De Parys recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in De Parys
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. De Parys recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in De Parys
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. De Parys recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in De Parys
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. De Parys recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in De Parys
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. De Parys recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in De Parys
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. De Parys recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in De Parys
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. De Parys recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in De Parys
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. De Parys recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in De Parys
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. De Parys recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in De Parys
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. De Parys recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in De Parys
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. De Parys recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to De Parys, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to De Parys.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs De Parys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle & Newnham | 1,507 | 174.5 | +139% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +119% |
| Putnoe | 383 | 47.1 | -36% |
| Greyfriars | 1,896 | 418.8 | +474% |
| Brickhill | 498 | 55.9 | -23% |
| Riverfield | 271 | 67.9 | -7% |
| Goldington | 922 | 100.1 | +37% |
| Kingsbrook | 1,787 | 161.2 | +121% |
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 De Parys over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Pemberley Lane | 44 |
| On or near Appledore Road | 31 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 26 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 24 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 21 |
| On or near De Parys Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Maple Place | 16 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Rooksmead | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in De Parys 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 32.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
De Parys has an estimated population of 7,290. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in De Parys sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | De Parys |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is De Parys a safe place to live?
De Parys recorded 73.0 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 De Parys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in De Parys going up or down?
Recorded crime in De Parys was up 9% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 489 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers De Parys?
De Parys 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 De Parys. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.