Crime in Renhold & Ravensden: statistics, rates and trends
138 crimes were recorded in Renhold & Ravensden in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Renhold & Ravensden at a glance
- Crime trends in Renhold & Ravensden
- Types of crime in Renhold & Ravensden
- Renhold & Ravensden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Renhold & Ravensden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Renhold & Ravensden
- Population and deprivation in Renhold & Ravensden
- Questions about crime in Renhold & Ravensden
- About this data
138 crimes were recorded in Renhold & Ravensden in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 62 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Renhold & Ravensden has the 3,319th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Renhold & Ravensden | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 138 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.4 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,178 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Renhold & Ravensden was highest in the year to July 2024 (149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (110). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 138 | 43.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 128 | 40.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 149 | 46.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 141 | 44.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 135 | 42.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 110 | 34.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 133 | 41.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 121 | 38.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 134 | 42.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Renhold & Ravensden 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 19.5 | 0.57 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 7.6 | 0.49 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.5 | 0.70 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -41% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +80% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -43% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -77% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 0.47 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Renhold & Ravensden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Renhold & Ravensden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Renhold & Ravensden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Renhold & Ravensden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Renhold & Ravensden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Renhold & Ravensden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Renhold & Ravensden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Renhold & Ravensden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Renhold & Ravensden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Renhold & Ravensden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Renhold & Ravensden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Renhold & Ravensden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Renhold & Ravensden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Renhold & Ravensden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington | 922 | 100.1 | +131% |
| Putnoe | 383 | 47.1 | +8% |
| Riverfield | 271 | 67.9 | +56% |
| Brickhill | 498 | 55.9 | +29% |
| De Parys | 532 | 73.0 | +68% |
| Castle & Newnham | 1,507 | 174.5 | +302% |
| Great Barford | 203 | 51.3 | +18% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +268% |
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 Renhold & Ravensden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lady Mayor Drive | 15 |
| On or near Maskell Drive | 10 |
| On or near Parish Close | 9 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 9 |
| On or near Water Lane | 8 |
| On or near Hookhams Lane | 7 |
| On or near Markham Rise | 7 |
| On or near Appledine Way | 6 |
| On or near Home Close | 6 |
| On or near Langlands Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Renhold & Ravensden 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 | 52 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% |
Renhold & Ravensden has an estimated population of 3,178. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Renhold & Ravensden sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Renhold & Ravensden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Renhold & Ravensden a safe place to live?
Renhold & Ravensden recorded 43.4 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 Renhold & Ravensden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Renhold & Ravensden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Renhold & Ravensden was up 8% on the year before: 138 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 128 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Renhold & Ravensden?
Renhold & Ravensden 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 Renhold & Ravensden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.