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

Overview of Crime in MK40 3UA

CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3UA, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3UA 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 3UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3UA, encompassing approximately 3116 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK40 3UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 1

CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-76.92%
Shoplifting30.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5562.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.17300.00%
Shoplifting72.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.70166.67%
Vehicle crime42.57-33.33%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-75.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Burglary41.28300.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.38166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.89-70.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.21-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.45166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-83.33%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.78500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
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 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 1 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

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 3UA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosamond Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1