Crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford: statistics, rates and trends
200 crimes were recorded in Sharnbrook, Bedford in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford at a glance
- Crime trends in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- Types of crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- Sharnbrook, Bedford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- Population and deprivation in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- Questions about crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- About this data
200 crimes were recorded in Sharnbrook, Bedford in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sharnbrook, Bedford has the 3,226th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sharnbrook, Bedford | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 200 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.5 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,393 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford was highest in the year to July 2020 (233 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (169). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 200 | 45.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 179 | 40.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 180 | 41.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 201 | 45.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 169 | 38.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 185 | 42.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 233 | 53.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 211 | 48.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 203 | 46.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sharnbrook, 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+60%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%) and other theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 20.0 | 0.59 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 7.7 | 0.50 | -15% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +7% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +40% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 4 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 71% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sharnbrook, Bedford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sharnbrook, Bedford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sharnbrook, Bedford.
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 Sharnbrook, Bedford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 13 |
| On or near Fox Hedge Way | 12 |
| On or near Pinchmill Close | 12 |
| On or near Nightingale Way | 11 |
| On or near Souldrop Road | 8 |
| On or near Close Road | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Back Lane | 5 |
| On or near Park Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sharnbrook, 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 | 74 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 18.0% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Sharnbrook, Bedford has an estimated population of 4,393. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sharnbrook, Bedford sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sharnbrook, Bedford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Sharnbrook, Bedford a safe place to live?
Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 45.5 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 Sharnbrook, Bedford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford was up 12% on the year before: 200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sharnbrook, Bedford?
Sharnbrook, 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 Sharnbrook, Bedford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.