KINGSLEY ROAD, MK40 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3SE

KINGSLEY ROAD, MK40 3SE, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.76 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3SE, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

MK40 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

KINGSLEY ROAD, MK40 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7633.33%
Burglary11.67-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-78.57%
Shoplifting31.25-62.50%
Public order21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.19180.00%
Shoplifting85.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.34200.00%
Drugs22.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.51150.00%
Shoplifting42.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.67-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.67300.00%
Burglary21.67100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.68-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In December 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 offences86.26700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.340.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.01400.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-80.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202414
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 22 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. George Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dudley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Denmark Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1