Crime Rates at The Elms, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JP

The Elms area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 220th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Elms (MK42 7JP) in the last 12 months was 45.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% lower than the Kempston Central & East average (131.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Elms (MK42 7JP), the main crime hotspot is near Bunyan Road. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.