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

Overview of Crime in MK40 3DW

CAVES LANE, MK40 3DW, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.96 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3DW 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 3DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3DW, encompassing approximately 3565 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3DW Crime Hotspots

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

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

CAVES LANE, MK40 3DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-83.33%

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 offences127.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21200.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.01300.00%
Public order72.240.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.65-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.93266.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.09-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In February 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 offences32.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%

In January 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 offences95.61800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52300.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 202411
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20243
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Langdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1