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

Overview of Crime in MK40 4BS

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BS, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4BS 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 4BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4BS, encompassing approximately 2986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK40 4BS 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 4BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%

In August 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 offences85.6960.00%
Vehicle crime42.68100.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.67150.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 crime44.0233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.34-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.36100.00%
Public order41.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.340.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-71.43%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 behaviour75.02600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69700.00%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6925.00%
Vehicle crime33.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences86.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 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 offences76.360.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 4BS 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. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Argyll Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1