Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
MK40 · Bedford Borough
512
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
MK41 · Bedford Borough
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bedford has less crime — 129 vs 512 incidents in February 2026.
Bedford recorded substantially more crime than Bedford in February 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 129, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bedford sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Bedford has more Shoplifting (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bedford recorded fewer crimes than Bedford — 129 vs 512 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Bedford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bedford saw higher rates of Public order while Bedford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bedford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 512).