CAVES LANE, MK40 3DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3DP

CAVES LANE, MK40 3DP, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.48 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3DP 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 3DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3DP, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 1
  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 1
  • Fontwell Close with total crimes: 1

CAVES LANE, MK40 3DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-80.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences52.73-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7171.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-50.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.22250.00%
Vehicle crime41.74-42.86%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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 order75.960.00%
Vehicle crime71.74600.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.50-60.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.73-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.97266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.730.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.75-57.14%
Public order20.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.74500.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-75.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 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 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1