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

Overview of Crime in MK40 4BW

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BW, Bedford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4BW, encompassing approximately 4313 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

MK40 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hurst Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Caber Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Queensbury Close with total crimes: 4

BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-20.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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 offences126.7250.00%
Vehicle crime52.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16-37.50%
Public order31.160.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.19-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.85166.67%
Vehicle crime41.85-20.00%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Public order30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.960.00%
Vehicle crime53.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-70.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.51-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.0142.86%
Public order62.3250.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-40.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.357.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.25-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6266.67%
Public order41.16100.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8844.44%
Anti-social behaviour123.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.96-38.46%
Other theft51.850.00%
Public order51.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

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 offences135.3318.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.62200.00%
Other theft21.39-33.33%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 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 offences116.960.00%
Vehicle crime32.550.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
April 202414
March 202413
February 20249
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 202311

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 20232
October 20233

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 4BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Caber Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dumbarton Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beverley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. The Finches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Argyll Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1