CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3SP

CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SP, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.88 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3SP 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 3SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3SP, encompassing approximately 4519 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

MK40 3SP Crime Hotspots

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

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

CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-60.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-87.50%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77150.00%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-55.56%
Public order30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-81.25%
Shoplifting30.66-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 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 offences169.07128.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.54350.00%
Shoplifting71.9975.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.53133.33%
Vehicle crime41.55-42.86%
Shoplifting40.89300.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-85.71%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.08250.00%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Burglary40.89300.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.66-62.50%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences83.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.32-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

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 offences83.54166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.43300.00%
Vehicle crime40.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-66.67%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Other crime30.890.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202416
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 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 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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