SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MK40 2DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2DN

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MK40 2DN, Bedford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.20 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK40 postcode area, which has experienced 635 crimes and a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK40 2DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2DN, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 2DN area, explore the MK40 2DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 2DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Fairhill with total crimes: 5
  • Byron Crescent with total crimes: 3

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MK40 2DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Shoplifting32.4650.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2966.67%
Public order26.14-50.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.97-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour63.690.00%
Public order43.690.00%
Burglary32.460.00%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.73160.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.99-25.00%
Public order43.690.00%
Other theft42.46300.00%
Vehicle crime32.4650.00%
Other crime31.840.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.92-16.67%
Public order43.07300.00%
Burglary32.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime43.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46100.00%
Public order12.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.0587.50%
Vehicle crime49.220.00%
Other theft32.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-50.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Vehicle crime42.4633.33%
Other crime22.460.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.52100.00%
Public order47.370.00%
Vehicle crime32.4650.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.52-60.00%
Public order43.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.9687.50%
Anti-social behaviour79.220.00%
Other theft54.300.00%
Burglary33.070.00%
Robbery21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.920.00%
Vehicle crime54.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Burglary33.070.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20246
February 202415
January 20248
December 202312
November 20236
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 2DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warwick Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fairhill
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Byron Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Clapham Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sidney Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Spenser Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Linden Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Keats Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cowper Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Public order1