MK40 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 1AZ

MK40 1AZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.17 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1AZ 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 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1AZ, encompassing approximately 5178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)

MK40 1AZ 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 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5540.17-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour3510.62-16.67%
Public order236.7627.78%
Shoplifting214.44-30.00%
Other crime154.06200.00%
Other theft112.90-21.43%
Drugs92.1212.50%
Vehicle crime91.7412.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.74-30.77%
Robbery71.74133.33%
Burglary61.35-68.42%
Theft from the person41.16100.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8050.215.26%
Anti-social behaviour4215.4531.25%
Shoplifting308.1125.00%
Burglary195.7958.33%
Public order183.67-10.00%
Other theft143.4827.27%
Criminal damage and arson132.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft122.5171.43%
Vehicle crime82.3214.29%
Drugs81.5414.29%
Possession of weapons61.5450.00%
Other crime51.16-37.50%
Robbery30.97-40.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7646.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3214.686.67%
Criminal damage and arson266.18100.00%
Shoplifting245.020.00%
Public order204.6342.86%
Burglary123.86-20.00%
Other theft112.3257.14%
Other crime82.12-27.27%
Drugs71.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.35-22.22%
Bicycle theft71.35-22.22%
Robbery51.3525.00%
Possession of weapons40.97300.00%
Theft from the person20.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5739.78-10.94%
Anti-social behaviour3011.01-14.29%
Shoplifting245.7914.29%
Burglary154.6325.00%
Public order142.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.70-18.75%
Other crime112.5183.33%
Vehicle crime92.1212.50%
Bicycle theft91.74-10.00%
Drugs81.740.00%
Other theft71.54-46.15%
Theft from the person41.350.00%
Robbery40.77-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6443.06-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour3512.3694.44%
Public order216.7623.53%
Shoplifting214.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.0645.45%
Other theft133.0918.18%
Burglary122.51200.00%
Bicycle theft102.32100.00%
Vehicle crime81.9333.33%
Drugs81.54-11.11%
Other crime61.5450.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Theft from the person40.97-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7636.5013.43%
Anti-social behaviour1814.6812.50%
Public order173.480.00%
Shoplifting143.28-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.70-15.38%
Other theft112.1210.00%
Drugs92.1212.50%
Vehicle crime61.74-14.29%
Robbery51.16-64.29%
Theft from the person50.970.00%
Bicycle theft50.97-58.33%
Burglary40.97-55.56%
Other crime40.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6740.949.84%
Shoplifting2412.949.09%
Public order174.6321.43%
Anti-social behaviour163.28-36.00%
Robbery143.091300.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.7018.18%
Bicycle theft122.5171.43%
Other theft102.3211.11%
Burglary91.93-10.00%
Drugs81.7433.33%
Vehicle crime71.54250.00%
Other crime61.35-40.00%
Theft from the person51.1666.67%
Possession of weapons40.9733.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6135.53-11.59%
Anti-social behaviour2511.7838.89%
Shoplifting224.83-18.52%
Public order144.25-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.70-21.43%
Other crime102.1211.11%
Burglary101.93-9.09%
Other theft91.93-52.63%
Bicycle theft71.74-46.15%
Drugs61.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.16-25.00%
Theft from the person30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6942.6850.00%
Shoplifting2713.32-37.21%
Other theft195.21-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.67-25.00%
Public order183.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.48-26.32%
Bicycle theft132.70160.00%
Burglary112.51-8.33%
Drugs92.12-40.00%
Other crime91.7480.00%
Theft from the person51.7425.00%
Possession of weapons40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-42.86%
Robbery10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.294.55%
Shoplifting438.88115.00%
Anti-social behaviour248.3071.43%
Other theft204.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson193.8618.75%
Public order183.67-33.33%
Drugs153.48200.00%
Burglary122.90140.00%
Vehicle crime72.32-12.50%
Bicycle theft51.35-44.44%
Other crime50.97-64.29%
Theft from the person40.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4435.92-29.03%
Public order278.50107.69%
Shoplifting205.215.26%
Other theft163.8614.29%
Criminal damage and arson163.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.09-44.00%
Other crime142.70180.00%
Bicycle theft92.70-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.74-27.27%
Theft from the person51.54150.00%
Drugs50.9725.00%
Burglary50.97-28.57%
Robbery20.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6236.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2511.970.00%
Shoplifting194.830.00%
Other theft143.670.00%
Bicycle theft132.700.00%
Public order132.510.00%
Vehicle crime112.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.120.00%
Burglary71.930.00%
Other crime51.350.00%
Robbery40.970.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
July 202432
June 202430
May 202435
April 202418
March 202416
February 202425
January 202418
December 202324
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202411
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202419
December 202320
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202315
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 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 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 220 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202420
June 202414
May 202421
April 202417
March 202417
February 202414
January 202418
December 202318
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202424
June 202424
May 202421
April 202414
March 202424
February 202422
January 202427
December 202343
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 757 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202480
July 202476
June 202457
May 202464
April 202476
March 202467
February 202461
January 202469
December 202346
November 202344
October 202362

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 202414
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202412
June 202415
May 202412
April 20244
March 20249
February 202410
January 202411
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202426
June 202413
May 202416
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 202316
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 1AZ 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. St Paul'S Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silver Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dane Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Harpur Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Horne Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 20. Paradine Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dame Alice Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hassett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1