THE EMBANKMENT, MK40 3TP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 3TP

THE EMBANKMENT, MK40 3TP, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3TP 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 3TP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3TP, encompassing approximately 1443 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 3TP area, explore the MK40 3TP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK40 3TP area, visit the MK40 3TP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK40 3TP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 1

THE EMBANKMENT, MK40 3TP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-81.82%
Shoplifting11.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.70-8.33%
Public order37.620.00%
Shoplifting32.08-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1226.32200.00%
Shoplifting98.3180.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.23300.00%
Drugs45.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77100.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.62-36.36%
Shoplifting54.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime22.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1633.930.00%
Other theft1111.08175.00%
Shoplifting77.62133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.8533.33%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-33.33%
Drugs11.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1624.93220.00%
Other theft411.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77-25.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-57.14%
Burglary12.080.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.3975.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.460.00%
Shoplifting32.77-57.14%
Public order22.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Robbery21.390.00%
Burglary11.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.85300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-50.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.47500.00%
Other theft44.16300.00%
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-80.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.160.00%
Shoplifting53.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.46-25.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.000.00%
Shoplifting32.770.00%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202412
June 20244
May 202416
April 202416
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 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 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
April 20241
March 20242

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1