BEDFORD STREET, MK2 2TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2 2TX

BEDFORD STREET, MK2 2TX, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This MK2 2TX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK2 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK2 2TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 2TX, encompassing approximately 3203 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK2 2TX area, explore the MK2 2TX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK2 2TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Marquess Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Duncombe Street with total crimes: 5

BEDFORD STREET, MK2 2TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1131.25%
Anti-social behaviour96.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.8150.00%
Burglary42.81300.00%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Shoplifting20.62-66.67%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.36-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.00100.00%
Shoplifting61.8720.00%
Other theft51.8725.00%
Public order41.56-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-42.86%
Drugs11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.5419.05%
Public order147.80600.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3775.00%
Shoplifting52.19-28.57%
Burglary41.5633.33%
Other theft41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.2390.91%
Shoplifting76.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.190.00%
Other theft41.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.11-31.25%
Public order63.43100.00%
Other theft51.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Shoplifting41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.99-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson75.000.00%
Other theft62.1950.00%
Vehicle crime51.870.00%
Public order31.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.23137.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.930.00%
Public order72.19-12.50%
Shoplifting52.19400.00%
Other theft41.56-33.33%
Burglary31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order89.9914.29%
Violence and sexual offences82.50-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson72.5075.00%
Other theft62.19100.00%
Shoplifting11.87-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.9930.77%
Public order75.31600.00%
Burglary62.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.99-13.33%
Vehicle crime44.06100.00%
Burglary41.25-33.33%
Other theft41.250.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.04-40.00%
Public order104.6825.00%
Shoplifting93.12350.00%
Burglary62.81200.00%
Drugs51.87150.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.480.00%
Public order87.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.500.00%
Other theft42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202425
June 202421
May 202411
April 202416
March 202419
February 20248
January 202417
December 202313
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK2 2TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Marquess Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Duncombe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Locke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bletchley Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Findlay Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Western Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Earls Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. St Martin'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Viscount Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Leon Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1