GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK40 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3EN

GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK40 3EN, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.69 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3EN, encompassing approximately 4601 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK40 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK40 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-33.33%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-78.57%
Shoplifting30.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6155.56%
Anti-social behaviour83.04700.00%
Shoplifting61.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-60.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.87200.00%
Vehicle crime51.96-37.50%
Shoplifting41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.22700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.65-57.14%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7842.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1375.00%
Other theft41.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences43.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences84.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 202414
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1