Crime in Kingsbrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,889 crimes were recorded in Kingsbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 170.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsbrook
- Types of crime in Kingsbrook
- Kingsbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsbrook
- Demographics of Kingsbrook
- Questions about crime in Kingsbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (474), shoplifting (467) and anti-social behaviour (305) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingsbrook | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,889 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 170.4 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,087 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kingsbrook of any year here (1,889 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,889 | 170.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,517 | 136.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,471 | 132.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,282 | 115.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,495 | 134.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,608 | 145.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,466 | 132.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,489 | 134.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,487 | 134.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 237 |
| July 2026 | 250 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 202 |
| April 2026 | 203 |
| March 2026 | 161 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsbrook recorded notably more shoplifting (5.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 193 to 467 and drugs rose from 31 to 50, while other crime fell from 41 to 29 and vehicle crime fell from 133 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 474 | 42.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 467 | 42.1 | 8.5 | +142% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 305 | 27.5 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 130 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 10.0 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 91 | 8.2 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +61% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -15% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsbrook; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shortstown, Bedford (70.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cauldwell | 1,806 | 145.5 | -15% |
| Castle & Newnham | 1,499 | 173.6 | +2% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +155% |
| Riverfield | 285 | 71.4 | -58% |
| De Parys | 539 | 73.9 | -57% |
| Shortstown | 525 | 70.8 | -58% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | -1% |
| Queens Park | 877 | 86.1 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Kingsbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsbrook Road” (266).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsbrook Road | 266 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 198 |
| On or near Supermarket | 127 |
| On or near Fenlake Road | 122 |
| On or near The Sidings | 53 |
| On or near Bedesman Lane | 49 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Harding Close | 37 |
| On or near Foxglove Way | 36 |
| On or near Hereford Road | 36 |
Of the 1,584 crimes in Kingsbrook with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 305 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 661 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 171 | 10.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Kingsbrook has an estimated population of 11,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsbrook average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingsbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsbrook a safe place to live?
Kingsbrook recorded 170.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Kingsbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 474 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (467).
Is crime in Kingsbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsbrook was up 25% on the year before: 1,889 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsbrook?
About 11,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsbrook?
Kingsbrook 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.