SG17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SG17

SG17, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SG17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SG17, encompassing approximately 14647 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)

SG17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

SG17 Crime Map

Postcodes in SG17

The postcode district are associated with the SG17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SG17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour379.29-5.13%
Shoplifting362.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences332.4665.00%
Public order82.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.55-60.00%
Other theft50.410.00%
Vehicle crime50.3466.67%
Drugs30.340.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.07-75.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.3325.81%
Shoplifting272.66285.71%
Violence and sexual offences201.84-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson151.3750.00%
Public order81.02-27.27%
Other theft50.550.00%
Other crime40.34300.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.51-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour312.25-24.39%
Public order112.12-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.750.00%
Shoplifting70.68-50.00%
Burglary60.48200.00%
Other theft50.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.340.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.2264.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.80173.33%
Public order152.80275.00%
Shoplifting141.0255.56%
Criminal damage and arson100.96150.00%
Other theft60.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-69.23%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.14-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour151.71-11.76%
Vehicle crime131.028.33%
Other theft100.89400.00%
Shoplifting90.68200.00%
Other crime50.610.00%
Public order40.34-42.86%
Drugs40.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.27-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%
Burglary20.20-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.05-5.56%
Vehicle crime121.1633.33%
Public order70.82-41.67%
Burglary70.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Drugs30.34-25.00%
Shoplifting30.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.200.00%
Other theft20.20-60.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour185.39200.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.23-44.44%
Public order121.021100.00%
Vehicle crime90.82-59.09%
Other theft50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.3466.67%
Drugs40.3433.33%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%
Burglary30.20200.00%
Shoplifting30.20-40.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.393.85%
Vehicle crime221.84450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-45.45%
Other theft50.41-16.67%
Shoplifting50.34-16.67%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-25.00%
Robbery30.200.00%
Other crime30.20200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%
Public order10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7837.50%
Other theft60.75-14.29%
Shoplifting60.41200.00%
Burglary50.4125.00%
Vehicle crime40.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.2733.33%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.57-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour81.78-27.27%
Other theft70.55-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.480.00%
Public order50.41-16.67%
Burglary40.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-72.73%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Shoplifting20.20-80.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.497.41%
Anti-social behaviour111.98-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson110.75120.00%
Shoplifting100.75233.33%
Other theft80.6860.00%
Public order60.5550.00%
Vehicle crime60.41-33.33%
Burglary60.41200.00%
Other crime40.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs20.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.840.00%
Vehicle crime91.230.00%
Other theft50.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.340.00%
Public order40.340.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Burglary20.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202420
July 202433
June 202441
May 202425
April 202430
March 202415
February 202427
January 202426
December 202326
November 202329
October 202327

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 202431
June 202441
May 202415
April 202417
March 202418
February 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202415
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 202422
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SG17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting34
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. High Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. River View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beacon Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Miles Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightingale Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Long Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. George Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Duck Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Peartree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shefford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hitchin Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Eisenhower Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cedar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Maple Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Stockbridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Thresher Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Spitfire Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Crackle Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Glovers Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Taft Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Osborne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Priory Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. The Hollies
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Ivel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1