Crime Rates at The Briars, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7RB

The Briars area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East , and the 95th 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 Briars (MK42 7RB) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -45.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Briars (MK42 7RB), the main crime hotspot is near The Hollies. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.