MK40 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40

MK40, Bedford has recorded a total of 476 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this MK40 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around MK40, encompassing approximately 40280 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (-20.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-13.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (-2.13% decrease)

MK40 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Adelaide Square with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

MK40 Crime Map

Postcodes in MK40

The postcode district are associated with the MK40, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The MK40 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14911.82-20.74%
Anti-social behaviour873.70-13.86%
Public order462.16-2.13%
Vehicle crime361.14-12.20%
Criminal damage and arson290.89-27.50%
Other theft250.72-19.35%
Shoplifting220.62-46.34%
Burglary210.55-60.38%
Drugs210.5223.53%
Other crime150.5250.00%
Robbery100.3766.67%
Bicycle theft80.25-63.64%
Possession of weapons40.20-55.56%
Theft from the person30.10-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18815.17-8.29%
Anti-social behaviour1014.6724.69%
Burglary532.5165.62%
Public order471.3223.68%
Vehicle crime411.1732.26%
Shoplifting411.0232.26%
Criminal damage and arson401.02-9.09%
Other theft310.99-11.43%
Bicycle theft220.7783.33%
Drugs170.55-19.05%
Other crime100.420.00%
Possession of weapons90.2550.00%
Robbery60.22-14.29%
Theft from the person50.15150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20513.7815.17%
Anti-social behaviour815.09-1.22%
Criminal damage and arson442.0129.41%
Public order381.0915.15%
Other theft350.949.38%
Burglary320.87-8.57%
Vehicle crime310.79-24.39%
Shoplifting310.770.00%
Drugs210.7750.00%
Bicycle theft120.52-33.33%
Other crime100.30-41.18%
Robbery70.25-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.15-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17813.218.54%
Anti-social behaviour824.42-14.58%
Vehicle crime412.047.89%
Burglary351.0220.69%
Criminal damage and arson340.87-10.53%
Public order330.84-45.90%
Other theft320.82-8.57%
Shoplifting310.7910.71%
Bicycle theft180.7712.50%
Other crime170.4513.33%
Drugs140.42-26.32%
Robbery80.35-11.11%
Theft from the person60.2020.00%
Possession of weapons30.15-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16413.85-11.35%
Anti-social behaviour964.0739.13%
Public order612.3841.86%
Vehicle crime381.5158.33%
Criminal damage and arson380.9411.76%
Other theft350.9434.62%
Burglary290.87107.14%
Shoplifting280.723.70%
Drugs190.70-9.52%
Bicycle theft160.4723.08%
Other crime150.4050.00%
Robbery90.3780.00%
Possession of weapons50.220.00%
Theft from the person50.12-44.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18512.04-3.14%
Anti-social behaviour694.59-6.76%
Public order431.714.88%
Criminal damage and arson341.07-5.56%
Shoplifting270.84-10.00%
Other theft260.6752.94%
Vehicle crime240.65-27.27%
Drugs210.6016.67%
Burglary140.52-44.00%
Bicycle theft130.35-13.33%
Other crime100.3211.11%
Theft from the person90.2512.50%
Robbery50.22-73.68%
Possession of weapons50.12-44.44%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19113.0325.66%
Anti-social behaviour744.748.82%
Public order411.8413.89%
Criminal damage and arson361.0216.13%
Vehicle crime330.8932.00%
Shoplifting300.823.45%
Burglary250.74-7.41%
Robbery190.62850.00%
Drugs180.475.88%
Other theft170.4513.33%
Bicycle theft150.4225.00%
Possession of weapons90.3712.50%
Other crime90.22-18.18%
Theft from the person80.2214.29%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15210.92-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour683.77-2.86%
Public order361.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson310.89-13.89%
Shoplifting290.77-12.12%
Burglary270.7235.00%
Vehicle crime250.67-3.85%
Drugs170.626.25%
Other theft150.42-60.53%
Bicycle theft120.37-36.84%
Other crime110.30-31.25%
Possession of weapons80.27100.00%
Theft from the person70.200.00%
Robbery20.17-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 172 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17212.4617.01%
Anti-social behaviour704.2748.94%
Public order421.7427.27%
Other theft381.045.56%
Criminal damage and arson360.940.00%
Shoplifting330.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime260.8223.81%
Burglary200.6525.00%
Bicycle theft190.50280.00%
Other crime160.4745.45%
Drugs160.40-38.46%
Theft from the person70.4075.00%
Possession of weapons40.17100.00%
Robbery30.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14710.708.89%
Anti-social behaviour473.65-21.67%
Shoplifting441.1776.00%
Criminal damage and arson361.095.88%
Other theft360.89-2.70%
Public order330.89-25.00%
Drugs260.8252.94%
Vehicle crime210.65-16.00%
Burglary160.52-15.79%
Other crime110.40-42.11%
Bicycle theft50.27-61.54%
Theft from the person40.12-55.56%
Robbery30.10-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13511.10-22.41%
Anti-social behaviour603.35-34.07%
Public order441.49-4.35%
Other theft371.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson340.929.68%
Vehicle crime250.8419.05%
Shoplifting250.6213.64%
Other crime190.6258.33%
Burglary190.4746.15%
Drugs170.4713.33%
Bicycle theft130.42-27.78%
Theft from the person90.3250.00%
Possession of weapons50.2225.00%
Robbery50.12-37.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17412.364.82%
Anti-social behaviour914.3218.18%
Public order462.2615.00%
Other theft371.1454.17%
Criminal damage and arson310.92-22.50%
Shoplifting220.770.00%
Vehicle crime210.5575.00%
Bicycle theft180.5228.57%
Drugs150.45-25.00%
Burglary130.3744.44%
Other crime120.32200.00%
Robbery80.3060.00%
Theft from the person60.2020.00%
Possession of weapons40.15-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16611.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour774.120.00%
Public order401.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson400.990.00%
Other theft240.990.00%
Shoplifting220.600.00%
Drugs200.550.00%
Bicycle theft140.500.00%
Vehicle crime120.350.00%
Burglary90.300.00%
Possession of weapons60.220.00%
Theft from the person50.150.00%
Robbery50.120.00%
Other crime40.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 169.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 205 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024188
July 2024205
June 2024178
May 2024164
April 2024185
March 2024191
February 2024152
January 2024172
December 2023147
November 2023135
October 2023174
September 2023166

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202441
July 202431
June 202441
May 202438
April 202424
March 202433
February 202425
January 202426
December 202321
November 202325
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 1003 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 2024101
July 202481
June 202482
May 202496
April 202469
March 202474
February 202468
January 202470
December 202347
November 202360
October 202391
September 202377

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202453
July 202432
June 202435
May 202429
April 202414
March 202425
February 202427
January 202420
December 202316
November 202319
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 463 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202440
July 202444
June 202434
May 202438
April 202434
March 202436
February 202431
January 202436
December 202336
November 202334
October 202331
September 202340

A total of 242 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202421
June 202414
May 202419
April 202421
March 202418
February 202417
January 202416
December 202326
November 202317
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 550 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202447
July 202438
June 202433
May 202461
April 202443
March 202441
February 202436
January 202442
December 202333
November 202344
October 202346
September 202340

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 202419
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 388 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
July 202435
June 202432
May 202435
April 202426
March 202417
February 202415
January 202438
December 202336
November 202337
October 202337
September 202324

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 159 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202410
June 202417
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 202411
January 202416
December 202311
November 202319
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 385 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202441
July 202431
June 202431
May 202428
April 202427
March 202430
February 202429
January 202433
December 202344
November 202325
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 185 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202422
July 202412
June 202418
May 202416
April 202413
March 202415
February 202412
January 202419
December 20235
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Adelaide Square
    Total28
    Other crime11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Lime Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total11
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. St Paul'S Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Cuthberts Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Raleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dane Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Harpur Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Horne Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peel Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Caber Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 28. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 30. Paradine Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1