BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4BN

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BN, Bedford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4BN, encompassing approximately 5187 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 4BN area, explore the MK40 4BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK40 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurst Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Queensbury Close with total crimes: 4
  • Crowe Road with total crimes: 3

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77300.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order20.39-60.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.3125.00%
Public order50.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-28.57%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.3175.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-33.33%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs20.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-66.67%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.0850.00%
Public order62.3150.00%
Vehicle crime51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-33.33%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.90-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour83.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5450.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1341.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order20.39100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Other theft20.77-60.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98-23.08%
Other theft51.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order20.39100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.63-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.58200.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.947.69%
Anti-social behaviour82.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202416
April 202416
March 202417
February 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dumbarton Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Beverley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dynevor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Finches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1