BRADGATE ROAD, MK40 3GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3GD

BRADGATE ROAD, MK40 3GD, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.04 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3GD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK40 postcode area, which has experienced 635 crimes and a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK40 3GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3GD, encompassing approximately 4277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Appledore Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kimbolton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bower Street with total crimes: 1

BRADGATE ROAD, MK40 3GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences53.04-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In June 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 offences63.27500.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-50.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order64.680.00%
Vehicle crime61.40500.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences63.51-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.40-50.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.38266.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-83.33%
Public order10.23-50.00%

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 behaviour63.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.70-25.00%
Public order20.700.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.44300.00%
Vehicle crime41.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.94300.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.3450.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.87-75.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Appledore Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kimbolton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bower Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Howbury Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A4280
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1