MERTON ROAD, MK40 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3AF

MERTON ROAD, MK40 3AF, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3AF, encompassing approximately 3977 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 3AF area, explore the MK40 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK40 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pemberley Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

MERTON ROAD, MK40 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.79-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.76150.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0457.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.77150.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences76.7940.00%
Other theft41.76100.00%
Vehicle crime41.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.03-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 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 offences97.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2625.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-71.43%
Burglary20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.04200.00%
Vehicle crime73.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-50.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.28-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences42.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-71.43%
Public order20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.04600.00%
Vehicle crime73.5275.00%
Other theft31.76-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2816.67%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.28-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences61.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.5150.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.01133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 202414
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 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 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glebe Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Pemberley Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Appledore Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kimbolton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Alban Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pemberley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1