SEATON DRIVE, MK40 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3BQ

SEATON DRIVE, MK40 3BQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.46 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3BQ 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 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3BQ, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Goldington Avenue with total crimes: 1

SEATON DRIVE, MK40 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%

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 offences116.2883.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.37200.00%
Vehicle crime41.64-33.33%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.010.00%
Vehicle crime61.91500.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.64200.00%
Public order23.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.46-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.91133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences33.28-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.820.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 202412
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1