DEVON ROAD, MK40 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3DF

DEVON ROAD, MK40 3DF, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.87 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3DF 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 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3DF, encompassing approximately 4267 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK40 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 1
  • Pemberley Lane with total crimes: 1

DEVON ROAD, MK40 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences31.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences44.22-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 offences116.8037.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.58400.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Drugs20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.56450.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.58500.00%
Vehicle crime61.41200.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-85.71%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.39400.00%
Vehicle crime42.3433.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20238

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Pemberley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1