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Local information about Bedfordshire | Facts and Figures

• Home Office.  Crime statistics for England and Wales.  Search by postcode or area for current crime statistics.  Easy to use site.

Where can I find historical crime figures for Bedfordshire? (Please note that these figures may not be directly comparable)

• Factsheet - Crime summary statistics for Bedfordshire 1969-1978 compiled by Bedfordshire Libraries
from Bedfordshire Police Reports
• Factsheet - Crime summary statistics for Bedfordshire 1987-1999 compiled by Bedfordshire Libraries from Bedfordshire Police Reports
• Home Office. Crime in England and Wales 2002-2003, East of England statistics including Bedfordshire.

Where can I find historical information about crime in Bedfordshire?

• Bedfordshire Libraries Virtual Library has extracts from local studies publications and articles about crime in Bedfordshire.
• Bedford Gaol Records 1801-1877 (direct link) are also available on the Internet.