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

Overview of Crime in MK40 2NE

PARK AVENUE, MK40 2NE, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2NE 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 2NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2NE, encompassing approximately 1581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 2NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentland Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Kimbolton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 2

PARK AVENUE, MK40 2NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.85-42.86%
Burglary22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.3875.00%
Public order34.4350.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.79-16.67%
Public order23.16100.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.4325.00%
Vehicle crime43.16100.00%
Robbery22.53100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.85-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.90-50.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.320.00%
Vehicle crime43.79100.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences69.4820.00%
Other theft33.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.59133.33%
Vehicle crime14.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-66.67%
Public order10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pentland Rise
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kimbolton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Alban Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kingfisher Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Maple Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1