DENMARK STREET, MK40 3TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3TJ

DENMARK STREET, MK40 3TJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.20 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3TJ 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 3TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3TJ, encompassing approximately 5459 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 3TJ area, explore the MK40 3TJ 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK40 3TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Howbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

DENMARK STREET, MK40 3TJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-85.71%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.5875.00%
Burglary61.28100.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-81.82%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 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 offences115.8657.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.01300.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

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 offences73.85250.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-42.86%
Other theft40.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.31600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28150.00%
Public order50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Burglary30.7350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.20-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.56-33.33%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.30500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.1050.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences42.380.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.73-42.86%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.280.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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
November 20231

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
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 3TJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Howbury Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Fontwell Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rothsay Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goldington Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1