ST ALBAN ROAD, MK40 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2NG

ST ALBAN ROAD, MK40 2NG, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2NG, encompassing approximately 2131 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 2NG area, explore the MK40 2NG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK40 2NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pemberley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kimbolton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 2

ST ALBAN ROAD, MK40 2NG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8850.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2014.29%
Public order53.75150.00%
Robbery22.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences79.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2850.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-66.67%
Other theft20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.32100.00%
Public order42.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.7520.00%
Other theft32.81200.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

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 behaviour46.57-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-50.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.13400.00%
Vehicle crime64.69200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.810.00%
Other theft22.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 offences67.9720.00%
Other theft32.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-50.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 behaviour35.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

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 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pemberley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Pemberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kingfisher Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Maple Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1