BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2QG

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 2QG, Bedford has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.71 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2QG 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 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2QG, encompassing approximately 6756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-11.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)

MK40 2QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adelaide Square with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Lime Street with total crimes: 11

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 2QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6828.71-11.69%
Anti-social behaviour2610.06-25.71%
Public order213.8523.53%
Shoplifting203.11-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson132.960.00%
Other crime121.92140.00%
Vehicle crime101.78100.00%
Burglary61.48-64.71%
Drugs60.89-14.29%
Other theft50.89-68.75%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Theft from the person20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.30-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.15-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7735.082.67%
Anti-social behaviour3511.4075.00%
Shoplifting295.1826.09%
Burglary174.2930.77%
Public order172.5213.33%
Other theft162.5223.08%
Criminal damage and arson132.37-40.91%
Drugs71.92-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.0440.00%
Possession of weapons51.04400.00%
Vehicle crime50.7425.00%
Other crime50.74-37.50%
Theft from the person30.74200.00%
Robbery10.44-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7531.538.70%
Shoplifting2311.1035.29%
Criminal damage and arson223.4083.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.26-25.93%
Public order152.9615.38%
Burglary132.22-35.00%
Other theft131.9262.50%
Drugs81.9214.29%
Other crime81.18-38.46%
Bicycle theft51.18-28.57%
Robbery50.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-60.00%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6931.23-9.21%
Anti-social behaviour2710.21-10.00%
Burglary204.0042.86%
Shoplifting172.9621.43%
Public order132.52-43.48%
Other crime131.9262.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.929.09%
Vehicle crime101.780.00%
Other theft81.48-38.46%
Bicycle theft71.1840.00%
Drugs71.040.00%
Robbery51.04-28.57%
Theft from the person20.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7632.711.33%
Anti-social behaviour3011.2542.86%
Public order234.4443.75%
Burglary143.40250.00%
Shoplifting142.0727.27%
Other theft132.078.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.92-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.63-23.08%
Other crime81.48166.67%
Drugs71.18-30.00%
Robbery71.04133.33%
Bicycle theft51.04150.00%
Theft from the person30.74-40.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7528.122.74%
Anti-social behaviour2111.105.00%
Public order163.1123.08%
Vehicle crime132.3744.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.92-20.00%
Other theft121.7850.00%
Shoplifting111.78-50.00%
Drugs101.6366.67%
Theft from the person51.4866.67%
Burglary40.74-60.00%
Robbery30.59-70.00%
Other crime30.44-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.44-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-77.78%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7331.080.00%
Shoplifting2210.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.26-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson152.9625.00%
Public order132.22-35.00%
Robbery101.920.00%
Burglary101.48-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.4880.00%
Bicycle theft91.3328.57%
Other theft81.33-20.00%
Other crime71.18-30.00%
Drugs61.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.8966.67%
Theft from the person30.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7331.535.80%
Anti-social behaviour2610.8073.33%
Shoplifting223.85-21.43%
Public order203.2642.86%
Burglary142.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson122.079.09%
Other theft101.78-16.67%
Other crime101.48-9.09%
Drugs81.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft71.180.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-16.67%
Theft from the person30.74-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6930.3425.45%
Shoplifting2810.21-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour154.14-31.82%
Public order142.22-12.50%
Other theft122.07-7.69%
Burglary121.789.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.78-15.38%
Other crime111.6357.14%
Drugs101.63-41.18%
Bicycle theft71.48133.33%
Vehicle crime61.0420.00%
Theft from the person50.8925.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Robbery20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5530.4927.91%
Shoplifting398.14129.41%
Anti-social behaviour225.7715.79%
Drugs173.26325.00%
Public order162.52-33.33%
Other theft132.37-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson131.92-13.33%
Burglary111.9222.22%
Other crime71.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.04-37.50%
Theft from the person40.7433.33%
Bicycle theft30.59-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.20-35.82%
Public order246.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.55-9.52%
Shoplifting172.816.25%
Criminal damage and arson152.5287.50%
Other crime142.22100.00%
Other theft142.07-22.22%
Burglary92.0728.57%
Vehicle crime81.3314.29%
Bicycle theft51.18-37.50%
Drugs40.74-20.00%
Theft from the person30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.15-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6727.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.920.00%
Other theft183.110.00%
Shoplifting162.660.00%
Public order152.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.220.00%
Bicycle theft81.180.00%
Vehicle crime71.180.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Other crime71.040.00%
Drugs51.040.00%
Robbery50.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202415
June 202413
May 202423
April 202416
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 202316
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202413
June 202420
May 202414
April 20244
March 202410
February 202414
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 820 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202477
July 202475
June 202469
May 202476
April 202475
March 202473
February 202473
January 202469
December 202355
November 202343
October 202367

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
July 202420
June 202427
May 202430
April 202421
March 202420
February 202426
January 202415
December 202322
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202413
June 20248
May 202413
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202412
December 202313
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202423
June 202417
May 202414
April 202411
March 202422
February 202422
January 202428
December 202339
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 202411
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 105 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 202317
November 20234
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Adelaide Square
    Total28
    Other crime11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lime Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Silver Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dane Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Peel Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 15. Paradine Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Balsall Street East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dame Alice Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Balsall Street West
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hassett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1