ELGER CLOSE, MK40 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4AU

ELGER CLOSE, MK40 4AU, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4AU, encompassing approximately 1301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK40 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caber Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Dumbarton Mead with total crimes: 1
  • Windmill Hill with total crimes: 1

ELGER CLOSE, MK40 4AU 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.9150.00%
Public order22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.30-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.1533.33%
Public order33.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.300.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.840.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Caber Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dumbarton Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Windmill Hill
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Argyll Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1