GRATTON ROAD, MK40 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4EF

GRATTON ROAD, MK40 4EF, Bedford has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4EF, encompassing approximately 6604 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kempster Close with total crimes: 7
  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 6
  • Grafton Road with total crimes: 6

GRATTON ROAD, MK40 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.87-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour103.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-83.33%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.873.33%
Anti-social behaviour164.696.67%
Public order62.4250.00%
Burglary60.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.91-28.57%
Drugs40.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour154.547.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.27-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.2140.00%
Drugs51.0625.00%
Public order40.7633.33%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.513.85%
Anti-social behaviour144.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.12-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.36-37.50%
Burglary50.7625.00%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Shoplifting40.61100.00%
Drugs40.61300.00%
Public order30.61-57.14%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.72-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour143.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.12-9.09%
Vehicle crime81.51166.67%
Public order71.21-41.67%
Other theft51.06-16.67%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Bicycle theft30.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.30-77.78%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.597.89%
Public order126.21-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson111.8237.50%
Shoplifting91.6780.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.36-53.33%
Other theft61.0650.00%
Bicycle theft50.91150.00%
Drugs50.76150.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.14171.43%
Anti-social behaviour155.75150.00%
Public order132.27550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9760.00%
Burglary51.2125.00%
Shoplifting50.760.00%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.66-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour62.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-50.00%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order20.30-75.00%
Other theft20.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.30-60.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4553.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.480.00%
Public order81.5160.00%
Other theft71.2116.67%
Bicycle theft51.06400.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6133.33%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Drugs20.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.27-28.57%
Other theft61.51-45.45%
Public order50.91-16.67%
Drugs40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-72.73%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.11-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson143.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.1210.00%
Other theft111.670.00%
Drugs61.670.00%
Public order60.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.907.41%
Anti-social behaviour104.3966.67%
Public order91.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.36-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.0650.00%
Bicycle theft60.91500.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.090.00%
Public order71.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.060.00%
Other theft50.910.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202430
June 202427
May 202426
April 202441
March 202438
February 202414
January 202423
December 202315
November 202325
October 202329
September 202327

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202415
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247
March 202415
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 202413
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
September 20235

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Raleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ford End Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Finches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Henley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Coventry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1