ST MICHAELS ROAD, MK40 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2LY

ST MICHAELS ROAD, MK40 2LY, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2LY, encompassing approximately 2851 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 2LY area, explore the MK40 2LY Area information page.
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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: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 2LY 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 MICHAELS ROAD, MK40 2LY 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.75-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.01-55.56%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4712.50%
Public order43.16100.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 offences46.66-42.86%
Public order41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 offences77.71-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-20.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.82500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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 behaviour44.56-63.64%
Public order21.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 behaviour119.82450.00%
Vehicle crime73.86133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-57.14%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0140.00%
Other theft42.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.750.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
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 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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 2LY 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. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Maple Place
    Total1
    Burglary1