MK40 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 1AQ

MK40 1AQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1AQ 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 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1AQ, encompassing approximately 7558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

MK40 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5141 with total crimes: 11
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kempster Close with total crimes: 7

MK40 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.91-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.97-31.82%
Public order91.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1980.00%
Other theft71.1916.67%
Drugs60.93200.00%
Vehicle crime40.79-50.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Burglary30.40-78.57%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.21-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour225.56-15.38%
Burglary142.91100.00%
Public order121.859.09%
Vehicle crime81.5960.00%
Other theft61.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Drugs20.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.5420.51%
Anti-social behaviour266.2223.81%
Criminal damage and arson143.4440.00%
Public order111.8557.14%
Burglary71.46-50.00%
Drugs60.93-14.29%
Other theft50.7925.00%
Vehicle crime50.66-64.29%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.2711.43%
Anti-social behaviour215.16-16.00%
Vehicle crime142.78133.33%
Burglary141.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.85-9.09%
Drugs71.32600.00%
Public order70.93-36.36%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.42-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour254.6356.25%
Criminal damage and arson113.3183.33%
Public order111.4610.00%
Burglary71.46250.00%
Vehicle crime60.930.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Other crime40.66300.00%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Drugs10.40-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.6318.92%
Anti-social behaviour165.82-11.11%
Public order102.1242.86%
Drugs71.32250.00%
Vehicle crime60.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79-33.33%
Other theft50.7966.67%
Robbery20.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Burglary20.26-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.7076.19%
Anti-social behaviour184.9080.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3812.50%
Public order71.190.00%
Burglary60.93200.00%
Robbery50.790.00%
Bicycle theft40.6633.33%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.73-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.32-20.00%
Public order71.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.93-28.57%
Drugs40.66-33.33%
Other theft40.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.250.00%
Other theft123.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.320.00%
Public order81.0633.33%
Vehicle crime71.06133.33%
Drugs60.93-14.29%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.39-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour83.31-38.46%
Drugs71.06133.33%
Burglary70.93133.33%
Other theft60.93-33.33%
Public order60.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79-53.85%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.720.00%
Public order121.720.00%
Other theft91.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202426
June 202421
May 202425
April 202416
March 202418
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202442
July 202447
June 202439
May 202435
April 202444
March 202437
February 202421
January 202425
December 202325
November 202331

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 202313

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 8. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Demontfort Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dynevor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. The Finches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Henley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1