Kempston Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 presented an unexpected shift in Kempston's crime profile, with robbery cases surging by 200% compared to the previous month. This spike, from one to three incidents, stood in stark contrast to the 66.7% drop in 'other crime' reports and the 133.3% rise in anti-social behaviour. While the overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents remained 15.6% below the UK average, the distribution of crime types revealed intriguing patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.1% of all reported crimes, slightly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. However, shoplifting rates were higher, at 0.8 per 1,000, 31% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to Kempston's location within Bedford, where retail hubs could drive such activity. Meanwhile, violent crime rates were 18% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of reduced aggression in the area. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to spring and extended evenings—may have influenced these patterns, though the sharp increase in robbery remains unexplained without further data. The interplay of local factors, such as proximity to Bedford's commercial centres, and broader national trends continues to shape Kempston's crime profile.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to three incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in 'other crime' reports, which fell from three to one. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 133.3%, climbing from nine to 21 cases, suggesting a shift in the nature of community disturbances. While shoplifting rates in Kempston (0.8 per 1,000) were 31% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, violent crimes were 18% below the national average at 2.2 per 1,000. The most significant deviation came in robbery, which was 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These fluctuations may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, which could alter patterns of outdoor activity and visibility. A resident might find the 31% above-average shoplifting rate particularly relevant, given Kempston's proximity to retail areas in Bedford.

Kempston's crime rate in March 2024 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) marked an 18.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000. This reduction, though significant, still places the area 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Kempston recorded an average of four crimes per day in March, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 20,665. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 153 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the area's relative safety compared to broader UK trends. This rate is particularly notable when considering Kempston's proximity to Bedford, a larger urban centre that may influence local crime dynamics. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a lower risk of victimisation than the national average, though specific categories like robbery show stark deviations that require closer examination.