Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell Bedfordshire Police

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      Bedfordshire Police
      2,386 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      Bedfordshire Police
      5,178 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      B Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,386
      5,178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,293
      5,719
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓9.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      B Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      Violent Crime
      902 ↑7%
      1,784 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      394 ↑30%
      753 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      130 ↓5%
      290 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      196 ↑6%
      291 ↓21%
      Burglary
      72 ↓46%
      160 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      183 ↑10%
      348 ↓19%
      Drugs
      85 ↑37%
      231 ↑63%
      Public Order
      160 ↓12%
      402 ↓7%
      Robbery
      27 ↓7%
      56 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑45%
      605 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↑138%
      25 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓28%
      80 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑138%
      52 ↓9%
      Other Crime
      74 ↓46%
      101 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys safer than Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,386 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,178 crimes. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell shows -9.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      In Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (902 incidents). In Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell, it is Violent Crime (1,784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 394 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell recorded 753. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      Violent crime in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys totalled 902 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,784 in Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 2,293 crimes (now 2,386, a change of +4.1%). Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell recorded 5,719 crimes previously (now 5,178, -9.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys or Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.