BARNSTAPLE ROAD, MK40 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3AJ

BARNSTAPLE ROAD, MK40 3AJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.96 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3AJ, encompassing approximately 3061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Goldington Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Langdale with total crimes: 1

BARNSTAPLE ROAD, MK40 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.27-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1262.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.250.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.55166.67%
Other theft32.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order78.820.00%
Vehicle crime72.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.290.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.25-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.23333.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.25-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.86800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94300.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.59-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In October 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 offences74.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Langdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1