WARWICK AVENUE, MK40 2UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 2UH

WARWICK AVENUE, MK40 2UH, Bedford has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.79 per 1,000 population. This MK40 2UH 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 2UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 2UH, encompassing approximately 5677 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-17.02% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

MK40 2UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adelaide Square with total crimes: 28
  • Gwyn Street with total crimes: 6
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 6

WARWICK AVENUE, MK40 2UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.79-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour126.87-40.00%
Other crime112.11120.00%
Public order81.94-38.46%
Burglary71.41-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.23-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.23-14.29%
Shoplifting51.0666.67%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Other theft30.53-72.73%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4725.19-14.55%
Anti-social behaviour208.2842.86%
Burglary183.52200.00%
Public order133.17116.67%
Other theft112.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9428.57%
Vehicle crime71.5916.67%
Other crime51.23-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.88100.00%
Shoplifting30.70-25.00%
Drugs20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.5444.74%
Anti-social behaviour149.69-33.33%
Other theft112.47175.00%
Other crime81.94-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.4140.00%
Burglary61.23-53.85%
Public order61.060.00%
Vehicle crime61.06-33.33%
Drugs51.0666.67%
Shoplifting40.88-20.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.31-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour216.695.00%
Burglary133.700.00%
Other crime112.2937.50%
Vehicle crime91.940.00%
Public order61.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-50.00%
Shoplifting50.88400.00%
Other theft40.88-50.00%
Robbery30.70-40.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5226.5910.64%
Anti-social behaviour209.160.00%
Public order183.5250.00%
Burglary133.17160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.29-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.760.00%
Other crime81.590.00%
Other theft81.41100.00%
Robbery51.41400.00%
Bicycle theft40.88100.00%
Drugs20.70-71.43%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.90-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour208.2853.85%
Criminal damage and arson133.52-13.33%
Public order122.299.09%
Vehicle crime92.1128.57%
Drugs71.59600.00%
Shoplifting61.23100.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5122.54-3.77%
Criminal damage and arson158.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.64-13.33%
Public order112.290.00%
Vehicle crime71.94-12.50%
Burglary51.2366.67%
Other crime50.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.88400.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Shoplifting30.70-62.50%
Drugs10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.25-14.52%
Anti-social behaviour159.3366.67%
Public order112.6457.14%
Other crime101.94-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.76-28.57%
Shoplifting81.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime81.41-11.11%
Bicycle theft41.41-20.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Other theft40.70-69.23%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Theft from the person10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6228.1858.97%
Criminal damage and arson1410.9275.00%
Shoplifting142.470.00%
Other theft132.47160.00%
Other crime132.29160.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.2950.00%
Vehicle crime91.59125.00%
Public order71.59-41.67%
Bicycle theft51.230.00%
Drugs40.88-63.64%
Burglary40.70-20.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.372.63%
Shoplifting146.871300.00%
Public order122.47-20.00%
Drugs112.11450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.41-62.50%
Other crime51.06-50.00%
Burglary50.88-28.57%
Other theft50.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.96-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour166.690.00%
Public order152.8215.38%
Criminal damage and arson122.6450.00%
Other crime102.1142.86%
Other theft81.76-42.86%
Burglary71.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.23200.00%
Bicycle theft41.06-20.00%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5624.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.860.00%
Other theft142.820.00%
Public order132.470.00%
Burglary82.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.410.00%
Other crime71.410.00%
Drugs51.230.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202414
June 202421
May 202420
April 202420
March 202413
February 202415
January 20249
December 20236
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 20231

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202447
July 202455
June 202438
May 202452
April 202447
March 202451
February 202453
January 202462
December 202339
November 202338
October 202356

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
July 20246
June 202413
May 202413
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 202413
March 202415
February 202410
January 202414
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 20246
May 202418
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Adelaide Square
    Total28
    Other crime11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Gwyn Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peel Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Trevor Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 5. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chandos Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Balsall Street West
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foster Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Warwick Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hassett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Foster Hill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Boswell Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. The Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Derby Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cavendish Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Argyll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Palmerston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Roff Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Union Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Demontfort Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Garfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1