ST ANDREWS ROAD, MK40 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2LJ

ST ANDREWS ROAD, MK40 2LJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2LJ, encompassing approximately 2733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

MK40 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrews Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pemberley Lane with total crimes: 1

ST ANDREWS ROAD, MK40 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.32-50.00%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Bicycle theft21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8811.11%
Public order43.66300.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.29100.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.32-42.86%
Public order41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.560.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.611300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-20.00%
Robbery21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.49-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.83-71.43%
Public order20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.61450.00%
Vehicle crime74.02250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.56-42.86%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences86.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 202414
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Andrews Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Pemberley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1