LINDEN ROAD, MK40 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2DQ

LINDEN ROAD, MK40 2DQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2DQ, encompassing approximately 3640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK40 2DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trevor Street with total crimes: 5
  • Chandos Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 3

LINDEN ROAD, MK40 2DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences137.42-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour63.57-40.00%
Burglary31.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.82-71.43%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Public order10.27-87.50%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.95-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour106.04400.00%
Burglary92.75350.00%
Public order82.47300.00%
Vehicle crime72.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Other theft41.100.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8135.29%
Vehicle crime46.320.00%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-80.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.46-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour104.6725.00%
Burglary72.7575.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Other theft31.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.2121.05%
Anti-social behaviour86.32-42.86%
Public order62.2050.00%
Other theft61.65100.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.10-55.56%
Other crime31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.7658.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.22133.33%
Vehicle crime93.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-33.33%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.3050.00%
Vehicle crime61.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6520.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.4875.00%
Vehicle crime107.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-28.57%
Public order51.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37-33.33%
Drugs31.1050.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.21-23.81%
Vehicle crime84.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.20250.00%
Other theft71.92600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92200.00%
Other crime31.650.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2631.25%
Public order55.77-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Drugs41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.01-38.46%
Public order94.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4740.00%
Vehicle crime51.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37-55.56%
Other theft31.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.050.00%
Other theft97.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.470.00%
Public order62.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Burglary41.100.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202423
June 202417
May 202423
April 202419
March 202412
February 202428
January 202416
December 202321
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 202414
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Warwick Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Roff Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Demontfort Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byron Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dynevor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1