CREDITON CLOSE, MK40 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3DU

CREDITON CLOSE, MK40 3DU, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3DU 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 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3DU, encompassing approximately 3152 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

MK40 3DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oaklands Road with total crimes: 1
  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Goldington Avenue with total crimes: 1

CREDITON CLOSE, MK40 3DU 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 behaviour22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences43.49-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.47120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.490.00%
Public order41.90100.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 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 offences55.07150.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-20.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Public order20.95-71.43%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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 order76.660.00%
Vehicle crime52.22150.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.76-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.30160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.54300.00%
Vehicle crime32.54-25.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.4933.33%
Other theft21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 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 202411
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Maple Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Ellis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1