WEST GROVE, MK40 4BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4BT

WEST GROVE, MK40 4BT, Bedford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4BT 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 4BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4BT, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 4BT area, explore the MK40 4BT 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK40 4BT 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

WEST GROVE, MK40 4BT 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 offences95.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 offences125.95100.00%
Vehicle crime52.8566.67%
Public order21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-66.67%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.23-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour61.43100.00%
Vehicle crime31.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.47-8.33%
Vehicle crime42.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-50.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.85-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.8550.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.617.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-42.86%
Drugs30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1844.44%
Anti-social behaviour73.09250.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4728.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour41.67100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5237.50%
Vehicle crime32.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.19300.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In October 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 offences105.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202411
May 202412
April 202414
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4BT 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. Dumbarton Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beverley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Coventry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Argyll Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1