Crime in Queens Park, Bedford: statistics, rates and trends
877 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Bedford in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queens Park, Bedford at a glance
- Crime trends in Queens Park, Bedford
- Types of crime in Queens Park, Bedford
- Queens Park, Bedford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queens Park, Bedford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queens Park, Bedford
- Demographics of Queens Park, Bedford
- Questions about crime in Queens Park, Bedford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (326), anti-social behaviour (126) and shoplifting (80) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Queens Park, Bedford | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 877 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.1 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,191 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Queens Park, Bedford of any year here (877 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 877 | 86.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 867 | 85.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 792 | 77.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 733 | 71.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 729 | 71.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 867 | 85.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 784 | 76.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 705 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 778 | 76.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Queens Park, Bedford recorded notably more drugs (47% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (45% below) and public order (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 35 to 80 and other theft rose from 36 to 48, while anti-social behaviour fell from 165 to 126 and vehicle crime fell from 77 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 32.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 12.4 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +129% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queens Park, Bedford; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Biddenham (53.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queens Park, Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +404% |
| Kempston North | 303 | 78.2 | -9% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +95% |
| Biddenham | 244 | 53.6 | -38% |
| Cauldwell | 1,806 | 145.5 | +69% |
| Great Denham | 263 | 58.4 | -32% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,238 | 124.2 | +44% |
| De Parys | 539 | 73.9 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Queens Park, Bedford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ford End Road” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ford End Road | 100 |
| On or near Kempster Close | 55 |
| On or near Henley Road | 53 |
| On or near Raleigh Street | 46 |
| On or near Dunville Road | 33 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 33 |
| On or near Cameron Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Crowe Road | 24 |
| On or near Ormesby Way | 23 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 22 |
Of the 751 crimes in Queens Park, Bedford with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Queens Park, Bedford has an estimated population of 10,191 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (8.0%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%) and more private renting (31%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queens Park, Bedford average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Queens Park, Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queens Park, Bedford a safe place to live?
Queens Park, Bedford recorded 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Queens Park, Bedford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Queens Park, Bedford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Bedford was up 1% on the year before: 877 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 867 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queens Park, Bedford?
About 10,191 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queens Park, Bedford?
Queens Park, Bedford 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.