MK40 1SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 1SQ

MK40 1SQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.82 per 1,000 population. This MK40 1SQ 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 1SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 1SQ, encompassing approximately 3115 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-11.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)

MK40 1SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

MK40 1SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6873.82-11.69%
Anti-social behaviour4821.8220.00%
Public order2015.41-4.76%
Shoplifting196.42-50.00%
Other theft156.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.81-33.33%
Drugs113.85-8.33%
Burglary103.53-47.37%
Vehicle crime83.2133.33%
Robbery62.5750.00%
Bicycle theft61.93-33.33%
Theft from the person31.930.00%
Possession of weapons30.96-40.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7786.9820.31%
Anti-social behaviour4024.7133.33%
Shoplifting3812.8452.00%
Public order2112.2031.25%
Burglary196.745.56%
Other theft186.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.78-25.00%
Drugs125.78140.00%
Bicycle theft93.8550.00%
Vehicle crime62.89-45.45%
Possession of weapons51.9366.67%
Robbery41.60-42.86%
Theft from the person31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6473.18-1.54%
Anti-social behaviour3020.54-30.23%
Shoplifting259.63-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson248.02140.00%
Burglary187.7020.00%
Public order165.780.00%
Other theft155.147.14%
Vehicle crime114.81175.00%
Robbery73.53600.00%
Bicycle theft62.25-57.14%
Drugs51.93-37.50%
Theft from the person31.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.9650.00%
Other crime10.96-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6574.46-5.80%
Anti-social behaviour4320.86-27.12%
Shoplifting3113.80-8.82%
Public order169.95-50.00%
Burglary155.1450.00%
Bicycle theft144.8175.00%
Other theft144.49-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson104.4925.00%
Drugs83.21-46.67%
Theft from the person62.57100.00%
Vehicle crime41.93-55.56%
Other crime31.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6987.3016.95%
Anti-social behaviour5922.1543.90%
Shoplifting3418.9488.89%
Public order3210.9177.78%
Other theft1710.2754.55%
Drugs155.4636.36%
Burglary104.8111.11%
Vehicle crime93.21-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.89-27.27%
Bicycle theft82.57-20.00%
Other crime42.570.00%
Theft from the person31.28-66.67%
Robbery20.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5969.32-13.24%
Anti-social behaviour4118.9417.14%
Shoplifting1813.16-30.77%
Public order185.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.78120.00%
Other theft113.5322.22%
Drugs113.53-15.38%
Vehicle crime103.5325.00%
Bicycle theft103.2142.86%
Theft from the person93.2180.00%
Burglary92.89-30.77%
Robbery42.89-63.64%
Other crime41.28100.00%
Possession of weapons11.28-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6872.53-9.33%
Anti-social behaviour3521.82-20.45%
Shoplifting2611.23-7.14%
Public order158.34-21.05%
Burglary134.81-31.58%
Drugs134.1785.71%
Robbery114.171000.00%
Other theft93.530.00%
Possession of weapons92.8950.00%
Vehicle crime82.89-20.00%
Bicycle theft72.5716.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.25-54.55%
Theft from the person51.6025.00%
Other crime21.60100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7577.034.17%
Anti-social behaviour4424.0722.22%
Shoplifting2814.120.00%
Burglary198.9918.75%
Public order196.105.56%
Criminal damage and arson116.1083.33%
Vehicle crime103.53233.33%
Other theft93.21-43.75%
Drugs72.890.00%
Possession of weapons62.25200.00%
Bicycle theft61.93-33.33%
Theft from the person41.93-20.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7269.9710.77%
Anti-social behaviour3623.119.09%
Shoplifting2811.55-34.88%
Public order188.9920.00%
Burglary165.78166.67%
Other theft165.140.00%
Bicycle theft95.1450.00%
Drugs72.89-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-45.45%
Theft from the person51.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6572.8518.18%
Shoplifting4320.8672.00%
Anti-social behaviour3313.8032.00%
Other theft1610.5933.33%
Drugs165.1477.78%
Public order155.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.81-26.67%
Vehicle crime73.53-41.67%
Bicycle theft62.2550.00%
Burglary61.93-14.29%
Theft from the person51.93-37.50%
Robbery21.60-33.33%
Other crime10.64-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5565.47-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour2517.65-51.92%
Shoplifting258.0219.05%
Public order208.0217.65%
Criminal damage and arson156.4266.67%
Other theft124.81-36.84%
Vehicle crime123.85140.00%
Drugs93.850.00%
Theft from the person82.89100.00%
Burglary72.5716.67%
Other crime62.25500.00%
Bicycle theft41.93-69.23%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Robbery30.96-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6774.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour5221.500.00%
Shoplifting2116.690.00%
Other theft196.740.00%
Public order176.100.00%
Bicycle theft135.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.170.00%
Drugs92.890.00%
Burglary62.890.00%
Vehicle crime51.930.00%
Robbery51.600.00%
Theft from the person41.600.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202424
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202416
June 202416
May 202432
April 202418
March 202415
February 202419
January 202418
December 202315
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202477
July 202464
June 202465
May 202469
April 202459
March 202468
February 202475
January 202472
December 202365
November 202355
October 202367

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 202418
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 202413
February 202419
January 202416
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202440
July 202430
June 202443
May 202459
April 202441
March 202435
February 202444
January 202436
December 202333
November 202325
October 202352

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202415
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202438
July 202425
June 202431
May 202434
April 202418
March 202426
February 202428
January 202428
December 202343
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lime Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Paul'S Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Silver Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St John'S Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Cuthberts Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cauldwell Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dane Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Harpur Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Horne Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 20. Paradine Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dame Alice Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Newnham Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lurke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Bedesman Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2