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

Overview of Crime in MK40 3DJ

DEVON ROAD, MK40 3DJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.60 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3DJ 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 3DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3DJ, encompassing approximately 3750 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pemberley Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Oaklands Road with total crimes: 1
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 1

DEVON ROAD, MK40 3DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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 offences44.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.20400.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.67100.00%
Vehicle crime42.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order20.53-71.43%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.07-33.33%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences65.87-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour51.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.40225.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.27-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.93350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.40300.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-25.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.73100.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.53-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 offences84.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 202413
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pemberley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Maple Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Langdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1