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

Overview of Crime in MK40 4BP

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BP, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4BP, encompassing approximately 3155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK40 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caber Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Queensbury Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dumbarton Mead with total crimes: 1

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.07-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.12300.00%
Vehicle crime32.5350.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.80150.00%
Vehicle crime21.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-85.71%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.75600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4440.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.75-28.57%
Public order41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.12-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 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.

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caber Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dumbarton Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Beverley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Argyll Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1