Crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford: statistics, rates and trends
204 crimes were recorded in Sharnbrook, Bedford in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sharnbrook, Bedford
- Questions about crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), anti-social behaviour (39) and other theft (18) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sharnbrook, Bedford | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 204 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.4 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,393 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford peaked in the year to August 2020 (233 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 204 | 46.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 185 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 167 | 38.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 211 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 168 | 38.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 180 | 41.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 233 | 53.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 210 | 47.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (42% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sharnbrook, Bedford; the highest is Harpur (168.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromham (22.4).
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Sharnbrook, Bedford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 12 |
| 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 | 7 |
| On or near Lower Furlong | 5 |
| On or near Park Lane | 5 |
Of the 165 crimes in Sharnbrook, Bedford with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 7.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Sharnbrook, Bedford has an estimated population of 4,393 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sharnbrook, Bedford average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sharnbrook, Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sharnbrook, Bedford a safe place to live?
Sharnbrook, Bedford recorded 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sharnbrook, Bedford was up 10% on the year before: 204 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 185 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sharnbrook, Bedford?
About 4,393 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sharnbrook, Bedford?
Sharnbrook, 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.