MK40 1DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 1DP

MK40 1DP, Bedford has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.82 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1DP 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 1DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1DP, encompassing approximately 3647 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 1DP area, explore the MK40 1DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-50.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

MK40 1DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • A5141 with total crimes: 11
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 10

MK40 1DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.82-50.98%
Anti-social behaviour246.85-7.69%
Public order186.5880.00%
Shoplifting134.93-23.53%
Other theft93.56-10.00%
Drugs72.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.64-40.00%
Theft from the person41.64300.00%
Burglary41.10-55.56%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Robbery41.10100.00%
Possession of weapons21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.55-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5143.5910.87%
Anti-social behaviour2613.9823.81%
Shoplifting177.13142.86%
Public order104.66-37.50%
Vehicle crime102.7442.86%
Other theft102.7442.86%
Burglary92.7428.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-61.90%
Bicycle theft62.1950.00%
Possession of weapons41.64100.00%
Drugs41.10-20.00%
Robbery21.10-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4640.5870.37%
Criminal damage and arson2112.6161.54%
Anti-social behaviour215.76-4.55%
Public order165.7633.33%
Burglary74.39-22.22%
Other theft71.9240.00%
Vehicle crime71.9275.00%
Shoplifting71.9216.67%
Drugs51.92-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.37-60.00%
Robbery31.1050.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.62-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour227.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.0344.44%
Public order123.56-14.29%
Bicycle theft103.2925.00%
Burglary92.7428.57%
Drugs72.47133.33%
Shoplifting61.920.00%
Other theft51.64-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.37-33.33%
Theft from the person21.10-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4036.19-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour2210.97175.00%
Public order146.0327.27%
Other theft93.8412.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.47-18.18%
Bicycle theft82.4760.00%
Burglary72.1975.00%
Vehicle crime61.9220.00%
Shoplifting61.6420.00%
Drugs31.6450.00%
Theft from the person30.820.00%
Robbery20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.9813.51%
Criminal damage and arson1111.5137.50%
Public order113.02-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.02-38.46%
Other theft82.1933.33%
Bicycle theft52.19-44.44%
Robbery51.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Shoplifting51.37-50.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Theft from the person31.10-40.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.3723.33%
Public order1410.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.84-23.53%
Shoplifting103.56233.33%
Bicycle theft92.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.4714.29%
Robbery72.19600.00%
Other theft61.92-14.29%
Drugs61.6450.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Theft from the person51.37150.00%
Burglary41.37-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%

In February 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 offences3027.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.2241.67%
Public order124.66-7.69%
Other theft73.29-22.22%
Burglary71.9216.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.92-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.92-20.00%
Drugs41.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.1050.00%
Shoplifting30.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.82-66.67%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.160.00%
Public order138.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour123.5633.33%
Bicycle theft93.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.47-40.00%
Other theft92.47-50.00%
Drugs62.47-40.00%
Burglary61.64-25.00%
Shoplifting61.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.723.45%
Other theft188.2228.57%
Criminal damage and arson154.9350.00%
Drugs104.11233.33%
Shoplifting102.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7480.00%
Public order92.47-40.00%
Burglary82.47300.00%
Vehicle crime62.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.64-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.96-12.12%
Public order157.9536.36%
Other theft144.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.8425.00%
Vehicle crime92.7412.50%
Bicycle theft62.47-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-64.29%
Shoplifting51.37-50.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.050.00%
Other theft123.840.00%
Bicycle theft113.290.00%
Public order113.020.00%
Shoplifting103.020.00%
Vehicle crime82.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.190.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202421
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 20239
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202451
July 202446
June 202427
May 202440
April 202442
March 202437
February 202430
January 202430
December 202330
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202421
June 202422
May 202422
April 20248
March 202413
February 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cauldwell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Horne Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crown Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Harrow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Cauldwell Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Maitland Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Battison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1