MK40 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 1AJ

MK40 1AJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.44 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK40 postcode area, which has experienced 490 crimes and a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK40 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1AJ, encompassing approximately 6540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)

MK40 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adelaide Square with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • A5141 with total crimes: 11

MK40 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5228.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour287.95-22.22%
Public order214.2831.25%
Shoplifting193.21-17.39%
Other crime152.91200.00%
Vehicle crime112.2957.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.68-16.67%
Drugs91.5312.50%
Other theft71.38-41.67%
Burglary61.07-66.67%
Robbery40.920.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7834.865.41%
Anti-social behaviour3611.9328.57%
Shoplifting235.509.52%
Burglary183.5238.46%
Public order162.75-11.11%
Other theft122.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft81.8360.00%
Drugs81.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.2275.00%
Other crime51.07-37.50%
Possession of weapons50.76150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7433.3329.82%
Anti-social behaviour2811.313.70%
Criminal damage and arson244.2850.00%
Shoplifting213.6731.25%
Public order183.2138.46%
Burglary132.75-18.75%
Drugs81.9914.29%
Other theft81.2214.29%
Other crime81.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.22-28.57%
Robbery40.7633.33%
Vehicle crime40.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5729.66-12.31%
Anti-social behaviour278.72-27.03%
Burglary164.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson162.4514.29%
Shoplifting162.4533.33%
Public order132.45-23.53%
Other crime121.99100.00%
Vehicle crime101.8311.11%
Drugs71.5340.00%
Other theft71.07-30.00%
Bicycle theft71.07133.33%
Robbery31.07-40.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6530.12-8.45%
Anti-social behaviour379.94131.25%
Public order175.6621.43%
Criminal damage and arson142.6055.56%
Burglary122.14200.00%
Shoplifting121.8333.33%
Other theft101.8311.11%
Vehicle crime91.530.00%
Other crime61.38200.00%
Drugs50.92-28.57%
Robbery50.7625.00%
Bicycle theft30.76200.00%
Theft from the person20.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7124.774.41%
Anti-social behaviour1610.86-30.43%
Public order142.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.14-30.77%
Other theft91.3828.57%
Vehicle crime91.3850.00%
Shoplifting91.38-43.75%
Drugs71.3840.00%
Robbery41.07-60.00%
Burglary40.61-63.64%
Theft from the person40.6133.33%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Other crime20.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.31-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6829.0521.43%
Anti-social behaviour2310.400.00%
Shoplifting163.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.4518.18%
Burglary111.99-8.33%
Public order101.68-28.57%
Robbery101.530.00%
Bicycle theft91.5350.00%
Other theft71.38-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.0720.00%
Other crime60.92-33.33%
Drugs50.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.69-8.20%
Anti-social behaviour238.5643.75%
Public order143.5227.27%
Burglary122.149.09%
Shoplifting121.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson111.8322.22%
Other theft91.68-35.71%
Other crime91.380.00%
Bicycle theft61.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.92-16.67%
Drugs50.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6128.2929.79%
Shoplifting219.33-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.21-30.43%
Other theft142.450.00%
Public order112.14-21.43%
Burglary111.68-8.33%
Drugs101.68-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.53-18.18%
Other crime91.3880.00%
Bicycle theft71.38250.00%
Theft from the person61.07100.00%
Vehicle crime60.92100.00%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.6011.90%
Shoplifting287.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.2876.92%
Other theft143.5255.56%
Public order142.14-33.33%
Burglary122.14140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.83-15.38%
Drugs111.6883.33%
Other crime51.68-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.76-57.14%
Theft from the person30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4223.09-22.22%
Public order216.4290.91%
Shoplifting143.217.69%
Anti-social behaviour132.14-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson131.9962.50%
Other crime131.9985.71%
Other theft91.99-43.75%
Vehicle crime71.380.00%
Drugs61.070.00%
Burglary50.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.76-33.33%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5424.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.260.00%
Other theft163.360.00%
Shoplifting132.450.00%
Public order111.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Burglary71.220.00%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Other crime71.070.00%
Drugs61.070.00%
Bicycle theft60.920.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202436
July 202428
June 202427
May 202437
April 202416
March 202423
February 202423
January 202416
December 202323
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 202414
December 202314
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202418
June 202413
May 202417
April 202414
March 202410
February 202414
January 202411
December 202314
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202421
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249
March 202416
February 202412
January 202421
December 202328
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202478
July 202474
June 202457
May 202465
April 202471
March 202468
February 202456
January 202461
December 202347
November 202342
October 202354

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 202410
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 20244
March 202411
February 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202424
June 202416
May 202414
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Adelaide Square
    Total28
    Other crime11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dane Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 17. Paradine Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hassett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1