Crime in Queens Park, Bedford: statistics, rates and trends
845 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Bedford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Queens Park, Bedford
- Questions about crime in Queens Park, Bedford
- About this data
845 crimes were recorded in Queens Park, Bedford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 321 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queens Park, Bedford has the 1,737th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Queens Park, Bedford | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 845 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.9 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,191 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Bedford was highest in the year to July 2025 (886 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (712). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 845 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 886 | 86.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 774 | 75.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 736 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 867 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 781 | 76.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 712 | 69.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 763 | 74.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queens Park, Bedford 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 drugs, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+78%) and other theft (+53%). The largest falls were in burglary (-35%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 31.5 | 0.92 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 11.8 | 0.77 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -25% |
| Drugs | 52 | 5.1 | 1.56 | +11% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +53% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -6% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +14% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.41 | +0% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 0.73 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Queens Park, Bedford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Queens Park, Bedford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Queens Park, Bedford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Queens Park, Bedford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Queens Park, Bedford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Queens Park, Bedford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Queens Park, Bedford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Queens Park, Bedford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Queens Park, Bedford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Queens Park, Bedford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Queens Park, Bedford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Queens Park, Bedford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Queens Park, Bedford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Queens Park, Bedford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Queens Park, Bedford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queens Park, Bedford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queens Park, Bedford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queens Park, Bedford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyfriars | 1,896 | 418.8 | +405% |
| Kempston North | 302 | 77.9 | -6% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +93% |
| Biddenham | 250 | 54.9 | -34% |
| Cauldwell | 1,793 | 144.4 | +74% |
| Great Denham | 270 | 59.9 | -28% |
| Kempston Central & East | 1,232 | 123.6 | +49% |
| De Parys | 532 | 73.0 | -12% |
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 Queens Park, Bedford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ford End Road | 80 |
| On or near Kempster Close | 57 |
| On or near Henley Road | 53 |
| On or near Raleigh Street | 51 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 34 |
| On or near Dunville Road | 31 |
| On or near Nelson Street | 24 |
| On or near Ormesby Way | 24 |
| On or near Cameron Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Crowe Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queens Park, Bedford 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 | 292 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 28.9% |
| Not recorded | 120 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Queens Park, Bedford has an estimated population of 10,191. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queens Park, Bedford sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Queens Park, Bedford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.1% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 30.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Queens Park, Bedford a safe place to live?
Queens Park, Bedford recorded 82.9 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 Queens Park, Bedford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Queens Park, Bedford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queens Park, Bedford was down 5% on the year before: 845 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 886 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Queens Park, Bedford?
Queens Park, Bedford 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 Queens Park, Bedford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.