GOLDINGTON AVENUE, MK40 3BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3BY

GOLDINGTON AVENUE, MK40 3BY, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.76 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3BY 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 3BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3BY, encompassing approximately 4705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK40 3BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Little Grove Place with total crimes: 3
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 1

GOLDINGTON AVENUE, MK40 3BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-88.89%
Burglary10.21-90.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary108.93233.33%
Vehicle crime92.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.91-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Public order40.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 offences138.2985.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.76250.00%
Vehicle crime61.49200.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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 offences75.3175.00%
Other theft41.49100.00%
Bicycle theft40.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-71.43%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.49200.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.74-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-77.78%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.71220.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.400.00%
Vehicle crime61.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-75.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.89-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.59400.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1375.00%
Vehicle crime51.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Public order20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences64.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-20.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 202416
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Little Grove Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Rothsay Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Pemberley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1