MK43 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK43

MK43, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this MK43 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around MK43, encompassing approximately 42610 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (15.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK43 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Churchill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Little Field with total crimes: 5

MK43 Crime Map

Postcodes in MK43

The postcode district are associated with the MK43, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The MK43 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.9215.09%
Anti-social behaviour331.436.45%
Criminal damage and arson200.7733.33%
Other theft110.47-21.43%
Public order100.26-44.44%
Shoplifting90.23-43.75%
Burglary70.21-46.15%
Other crime50.1666.67%
Vehicle crime40.12-50.00%
Drugs30.09200.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.048.16%
Anti-social behaviour311.24-18.42%
Public order180.7363.64%
Shoplifting160.42220.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.3850.00%
Other theft140.3527.27%
Burglary130.3362.50%
Vehicle crime80.31-20.00%
Other crime30.190.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences493.52-25.76%
Anti-social behaviour381.158.57%
Public order110.8910.00%
Other theft110.26120.00%
Vehicle crime100.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson100.23-33.33%
Burglary80.23-38.46%
Shoplifting50.19-16.67%
Other crime30.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Drugs20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences663.8357.14%
Anti-social behaviour351.559.38%
Criminal damage and arson150.8236.36%
Burglary130.3562.50%
Public order100.310.00%
Vehicle crime70.23-53.33%
Shoplifting60.160.00%
Other theft50.14400.00%
Other crime40.12-33.33%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.14-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour320.99-3.03%
Vehicle crime150.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.35266.67%
Public order100.2642.86%
Burglary80.2360.00%
Other crime60.19100.00%
Shoplifting60.14-53.85%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Other theft10.02-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.1026.83%
Anti-social behaviour331.22175.00%
Shoplifting130.770.00%
Other theft80.31166.67%
Public order70.19-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.1620.00%
Burglary50.14-37.50%
Other crime30.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.07-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.512.50%
Shoplifting130.96-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour120.31-40.00%
Public order90.28-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson80.2133.33%
Burglary80.190.00%
Vehicle crime50.19-66.67%
Other crime40.120.00%
Other theft30.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences403.26-28.57%
Shoplifting210.94425.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.4933.33%
Vehicle crime150.4766.67%
Other theft120.3550.00%
Public order110.28-15.38%
Burglary80.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.19-66.67%
Other crime40.140.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences563.1721.74%
Criminal damage and arson181.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.42-6.25%
Public order130.350.00%
Vehicle crime90.310.00%
Other theft80.2114.29%
Burglary60.19-33.33%
Shoplifting40.14-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Drugs20.070.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences462.82-19.30%
Anti-social behaviour161.08-38.46%
Public order130.388.33%
Criminal damage and arson120.31-14.29%
Vehicle crime90.2880.00%
Burglary90.21-18.18%
Other theft70.21-56.25%
Shoplifting50.16-37.50%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Other crime10.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences573.66-3.39%
Anti-social behaviour261.3462.50%
Other theft160.6160.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.3875.00%
Public order120.33-7.69%
Burglary110.28450.00%
Shoplifting80.26-27.27%
Vehicle crime50.19-61.54%
Drugs30.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.0750.00%
Other crime10.07-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences593.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.380.00%
Public order130.380.00%
Vehicle crime130.310.00%
Shoplifting110.310.00%
Other theft100.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.230.00%
Other crime60.190.00%
Robbery40.140.00%
Burglary20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202431
June 202438
May 202435
April 202432
March 202433
February 202412
January 202420
December 202315
November 202316
October 202326
September 202316

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202418
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202415
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202414
June 202411
May 20245
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202461
July 202453
June 202449
May 202466
April 202442
March 202452
February 202441
January 202440
December 202356
November 202346
October 202357
September 202359

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202413
February 202413
January 202421
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 202415
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK43 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Churchill Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Little Field
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Bedford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Arthur Black Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. White Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Bakery
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brick Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little Meadow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hoo Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Bowling Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Salford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Lanchester Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hare Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oak Barn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Fallows Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arpins Pightle
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sheeptick End
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 21. The Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Ampthill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Ironstone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Goodman Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. The Chase
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 26. The Willows
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hide Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Haycroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Fields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1