MK40 1EL, Bedford has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.88 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1EL, encompassing approximately 7439 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 17.88 | -31.58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 5.24 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.96 | 6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.29 | -8.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.08 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.08 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.94 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.13 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.13 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 23.79 | -9.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 7.66 | 3.70% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.76 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.42 | -15.79% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.61 | 71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.61 | -45.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.48 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.08 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.94 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.54 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 24.46 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 8.47 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.63 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.69 | 111.11% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.55 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.61 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.34 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.94 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.94 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.81 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.54 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 21.78 | -14.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 6.59 | -29.41% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.23 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.15 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.02 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.88 | -43.75% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.21 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.08 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.08 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.67 | 150.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.67 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 22.99 | -5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 7.66 | 112.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.57 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.15 | -5.88% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.15 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.34 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.34 | 11.11% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.34 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.40 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.40 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.27 | -33.33% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 20.83 | 22.45% |
| Public order | 17 | 8.07 | 6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.29 | -23.81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.15 | -7.14% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.75 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.21 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.21 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.54 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.40 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.40 | -70.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.40 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 21.10 | 48.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 6.59 | 31.25% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.82 | 23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.15 | 27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.88 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.34 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.94 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.81 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.81 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.67 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.40 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 15.86 | -15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.44 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.15 | 30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.75 | -21.43% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.48 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.21 | -52.94% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.08 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.08 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.67 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.67 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.67 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.13 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 20.57 | 8.33% |
| Other theft | 17 | 5.24 | 41.67% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.29 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.02 | 7.69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.88 | 7.69% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.88 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.34 | -9.09% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.21 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.21 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.54 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.40 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 18.15 | -2.70% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.84 | 900.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.69 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.75 | -18.75% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.75 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.61 | -42.11% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.48 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.21 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.40 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.27 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 17.21 | -11.90% |
| Public order | 19 | 4.97 | 72.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.55 | 45.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.15 | -31.58% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.75 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.94 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.81 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.67 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.13 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 17.88 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.48 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.13 | 0.00% |
A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 63 |
| June 2024 | 49 |
| May 2024 | 57 |
| April 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 49 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 37 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 1EL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |