MK40 3PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3PF

MK40 3PF, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3PF 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 3PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3PF, encompassing approximately 2740 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 3PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 2
  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 2

MK40 3PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7466.67%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.36-85.71%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.76600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-80.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.04275.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.47150.00%
Drugs41.820.00%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.110.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.01-33.33%
Public order21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.380.00%
Other crime21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.110.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202415
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3PF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Albany Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rothsay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rothsay Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1