MK40 2JH, Bedford has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.95 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2JH, encompassing approximately 4381 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 31.95 | 2.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11.41 | 54.55% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.88 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.42 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.74 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.51 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.28 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.37 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.68 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.46 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 24.88 | 28.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 11.18 | -38.89% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.51 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.83 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.83 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.14 | -44.44% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.14 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.14 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.91 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.68 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 25.11 | -25.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 8.67 | 5.88% |
| Other crime | 11 | 4.11 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.51 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.05 | -53.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.60 | -45.45% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.37 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.14 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.14 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.14 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 31.27 | 18.60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11.64 | 13.33% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.88 | 114.29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.42 | 450.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.51 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.51 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.83 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.37 | -54.55% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.91 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.91 | -70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.68 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 26.70 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 9.81 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.42 | 9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.74 | 83.33% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.51 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.28 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.60 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.37 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.14 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.46 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.46 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.23 | -85.71% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 26.25 | -14.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.81 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.74 | 10.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.51 | -9.09% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.28 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.60 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.37 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.14 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.91 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.91 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.68 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.68 | -25.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 29.44 | -10.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 11.41 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.65 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.28 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.05 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.83 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.60 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.14 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.91 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 31.50 | 55.56% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 12.78 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 12 | 3.20 | 140.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.74 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.28 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.28 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.60 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.37 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.14 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.91 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.46 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 22.37 | 2.86% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 8.22 | 1300.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.20 | -35.71% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.05 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.05 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.83 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.14 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.14 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.91 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.91 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 25.11 | -32.69% |
| Public order | 14 | 7.99 | 27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.20 | -15.38% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.51 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.05 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.05 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.60 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 27.16 | -1.89% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 11.87 | 18.18% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.97 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.74 | 175.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.51 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.05 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.37 | 150.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.14 | 400.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.68 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.46 | -75.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 24.88 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 12.10 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 50 |
| July 2024 | 49 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 51 |
| April 2024 | 43 |
| March 2024 | 43 |
| February 2024 | 50 |
| January 2024 | 56 |
| December 2023 | 36 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 53 |
A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| 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 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 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 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 2JH postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |