MK40 3JA, Bedford has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.62 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3JA 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 3JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3JA, encompassing approximately 3899 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 44.62 | 15.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 13.33 | 4.17% |
| Public order | 18 | 6.41 | 80.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.62 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.10 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.59 | 71.43% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.08 | 10.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.82 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.05 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.54 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.28 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.51 | -33.33% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 35.64 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 11.54 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 12 | 6.15 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.56 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.56 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.05 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.79 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.03 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.03 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 38.72 | 13.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 13.08 | -17.65% |
| Burglary | 14 | 7.18 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.59 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.56 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.56 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.05 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.05 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.28 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 40.77 | -4.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 11.54 | 41.67% |
| Public order | 16 | 8.72 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.10 | 180.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.59 | 140.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.08 | 11.11% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.56 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.79 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.79 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.54 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.51 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 34.10 | 2.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 12.05 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 14 | 6.15 | 27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.59 | -18.18% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.31 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.28 | -37.50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.28 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.28 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.28 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.03 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.77 | 200.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 35.39 | -4.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 11.80 | -8.70% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.38 | 22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.82 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.31 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.31 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 2.05 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.28 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.77 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.77 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 36.16 | 4.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 12.31 | 4.55% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 5.90 | 45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.10 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.56 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.31 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.05 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.77 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 34.10 | -2.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 11.80 | 83.33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 5.64 | 71.43% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.08 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 3.08 | -38.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.82 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.05 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.54 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.28 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 32.05 | 4.44% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 12.05 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.62 | -47.83% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.31 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.31 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.79 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.54 | -53.85% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.54 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.77 | -71.43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.51 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 39.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 11.54 | -41.03% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 5.90 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.85 | 160.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.33 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.08 | -47.06% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.31 | 12.50% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 2.31 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.79 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.28 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.51 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 39.74 | 9.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 11.54 | -4.88% |
| Public order | 17 | 10.00 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 4.36 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.31 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.05 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.05 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.54 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.28 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 34.10 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.51 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 21 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 39 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 52 |
| July 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 51 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| April 2024 | 47 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 48 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 47 |
| November 2023 | 45 |
| October 2023 | 45 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 3JA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |