MK40 3XD, Bedford has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.48 per 1,000 population. This MK40 3XD 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 3XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 3XD, encompassing approximately 3224 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 60 | 51.48 | 5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 18.61 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.16 | -23.53% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.03 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.79 | -35.71% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.79 | -64.71% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.86 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.86 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.55 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.24 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 60.78 | 21.28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 17.68 | -3.45% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 8.68 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 6.20 | 6.25% |
| Public order | 17 | 5.27 | 70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 5.27 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.34 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.72 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.79 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.48 | -45.45% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.86 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 49.93 | -18.97% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 14.57 | -12.12% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 8.99 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.96 | 14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 4.96 | 266.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.41 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.10 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.10 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.55 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.93 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 54.89 | 26.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 17.99 | -13.16% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 10.23 | -4.76% |
| Burglary | 14 | 6.20 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.34 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 3.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.79 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.79 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.55 | -58.33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.55 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.93 | -70.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 60.16 | -6.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 14.26 | 26.67% |
| Public order | 22 | 11.78 | 46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.82 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.51 | 85.71% |
| Drugs | 12 | 4.03 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 3.10 | -10.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.79 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.48 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.31 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 50.55 | 2.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 15.19 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.30 | 15.38% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 4.65 | 233.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.10 | -9.09% |
| Drugs | 10 | 3.10 | -9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.10 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.79 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.17 | -30.00% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.55 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.93 | -71.43% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 48.69 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 14.88 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 7.44 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.03 | -29.41% |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.72 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.41 | 10.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.41 | -23.08% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.10 | 600.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 2.17 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.86 | -44.44% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.93 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 49.93 | 10.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 16.13 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 9.92 | 41.67% |
| Burglary | 13 | 5.27 | 85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.03 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.10 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.79 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.79 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.86 | -69.23% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.24 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.93 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.93 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 42.79 | 2.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 14.57 | -25.93% |
| Other theft | 13 | 6.20 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 13 | 4.03 | 8.33% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.03 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.72 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.48 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.48 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.17 | -73.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.24 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 48.07 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 14.26 | 8.00% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 8.37 | 5.26% |
| Drugs | 15 | 6.20 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 4.65 | -7.69% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.72 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.79 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.86 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.86 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.24 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.24 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.62 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.31 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 52.72 | -9.80% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 14.26 | -40.48% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 7.75 | 58.33% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.89 | -23.53% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.03 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.72 | 37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 3.41 | 42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 3.10 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.48 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.86 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.93 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.93 | -62.50% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 53.34 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 15.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 17 | 13.02 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.17 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 607 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 60 |
| August 2024 | 57 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 58 |
| May 2024 | 46 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 46 |
| October 2023 | 51 |
A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 36 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 29 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 30 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 27 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 3XD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |