Bedford
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Bedford safe?
Crime in Bedford is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Bedford has 8.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Bedford is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Bedford | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.4 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.3 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 3770 52%
- Shoplifting 933 13%
- Public order 919 13%
- Criminal damage and arson 808 11%
- Vehicle crime 794 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Bedford has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Bedford has little history of flooding. 4% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 87%
- Some flooding 9%
- More flooding 4%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Bedford.
BedfordNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Bedford?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Bedford is currently Medium.
How does crime in Bedford compare with England?
Crime in Bedford is higher than the England rate. Bedford has 8.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Bedford is safe?
No. These figures are for Bedford as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Bedford?
This Bedford page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report