MK40 2HT, Bedford has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2HT, encompassing approximately 4247 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 Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 21.66 | -15.22% |
| Other crime | 11 | 9.18 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.59 | -52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.88 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.88 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.41 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.71 | -72.73% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 31.55 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 10.83 | 54.55% |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.00 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.53 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.83 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.59 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.18 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.71 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 24.72 | 31.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 10.83 | -31.25% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.59 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.88 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.88 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.18 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.18 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.18 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.94 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.71 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 24.49 | -25.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 11 | 3.77 | 120.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.59 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.12 | -53.33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.65 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.18 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.18 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.18 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.18 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 30.14 | 14.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.07 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.77 | 114.29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.53 | 450.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.59 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.12 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.88 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.18 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.18 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.94 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.94 | -80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.47 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 26.61 | 2.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 9.65 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.30 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.83 | 120.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.59 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.35 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.41 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.18 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.47 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.47 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | -85.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 25.66 | -14.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.42 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.83 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.35 | -9.09% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.35 | -22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.65 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.18 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.18 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.71 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.71 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.71 | -25.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 29.20 | -6.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.07 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.77 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.59 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.12 | -18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.12 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.88 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.41 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.94 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.94 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.71 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 29.67 | 61.29% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 11.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 11 | 3.30 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.59 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.88 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.65 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.94 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.94 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.47 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.90 | -8.82% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.30 | 1300.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.30 | -30.77% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.12 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.88 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.18 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.18 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.94 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.94 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 25.19 | -29.17% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.01 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.59 | -9.09% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.35 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.88 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.65 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.71 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 25.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 11.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.88 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.47 | 0.00% |
A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 39 |
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 47 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 40 |
| February 2024 | 47 |
| January 2024 | 50 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 48 |
A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 2HT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 28 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |