ROTHSAY ROAD, MK40 3PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3PT

ROTHSAY ROAD, MK40 3PT, Bedford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3PT 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 3PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3PT, encompassing approximately 4417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

MK40 3PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • St Cuthberts Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

ROTHSAY ROAD, MK40 3PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.87-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-11.11%
Drugs61.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-37.50%
Public order51.13-50.00%
Burglary41.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other theft20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.62-16.67%
Burglary123.4033.33%
Public order102.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.04700.00%
Other theft61.8150.00%
Vehicle crime61.3620.00%
Drugs11.36-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.088.33%
Burglary92.9450.00%
Vehicle crime52.04150.00%
Public order41.1333.33%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.91-33.33%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.455.88%
Anti-social behaviour124.0833.33%
Burglary62.7250.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Public order31.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.5813.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.8528.57%
Public order62.0420.00%
Other theft61.36500.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-28.57%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Bicycle theft30.91-25.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6436.36%
Vehicle crime73.40-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.58-22.22%
Public order51.5825.00%
Bicycle theft41.13300.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.4912.50%
Vehicle crime92.04125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Public order41.13100.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.60-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour82.49-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5114.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.62125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04100.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-20.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.707.69%
Drugs53.1766.67%
Vehicle crime51.13-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.41-13.33%
Vehicle crime82.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-33.33%
Other theft51.3625.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.580.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 202416
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Cuthberts Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Newnham Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lurke Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Little Grove Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Mill Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Albany Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Gadsby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rothsay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rothsay Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Rush Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saint Cuthberts Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1