PARK AVENUE, MK40 2LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2LR

PARK AVENUE, MK40 2LR, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2LR 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 2LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2LR, encompassing approximately 1804 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 2LR 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

PARK AVENUE, MK40 2LR 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.43150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.77-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.1933.33%
Public order44.43100.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3250.00%
Bicycle theft21.660.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other theft21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3225.00%
Vehicle crime32.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.20-60.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.74400.00%
Vehicle crime45.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-50.00%
Other theft21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8750.00%
Other theft33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-33.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 2LR 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. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Maple Place
    Total1
    Burglary1