Here are the SIX most dangerous roads in Bedford right now

Violent crime has risen in Bedford over the last year, despite an overall drop in recorded offences.

One of the main factors behind the increase in the town was the rise in stalking and harassment.

But which streets in Bedford were the worst?

Well, according to the crime statistics from Police.uk we can reveal the SIX roads having most crimes reported 'on or near' them in December 2021 - which is the latest data available.

Crimes listed as taking place on or near places listed as 'shopping area' or 'petrol station' are not included.

Here's the breakdown for those streets.... is yours one of them?

You can view and download the full data at the police.uk website.

On or near Goldcrest Way: 16 crimes reported

Violence and sexual offences - 8

Criminal damage and arson - 4

Public order - 2

Other crimes - 2

On or near Adelaide Square: 13 crimes reported

Violence and sexual offences - 9

Other crime - 2

Public order - 2

On or near Chandos Street: 13 crimes reported

Anti-social behaviour - 4

Violence and sexual offences - 4

Public order - 3

Other crimes - 2

On or near Palgrave Road: 13 crimes reported

Other theft - 7

Burglary - 4

Criminal damage and arson - 2

On or near Chapel Close: 10 crimes reported

Violence and sexual offences - 5

Anti-social behaviour - 2

Criminal damage and arson - 1

Other crimes - 2

On or near Kempston Road: 10 crimes reported

Violence and sexual offences - 5

Criminal damage and arson - 2

Other theft - 2

Other crimes - 1