CROWE ROAD, MK40 4FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4FR

CROWE ROAD, MK40 4FR, Bedford has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4FR 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 4FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4FR, encompassing approximately 7261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

MK40 4FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • A5141 with total crimes: 11
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kempster Close with total crimes: 7

CROWE ROAD, MK40 4FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.84-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.86-11.11%
Public order102.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3828.57%
Other theft71.2440.00%
Drugs50.9666.67%
Other crime30.690.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.77-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour184.82-25.00%
Burglary92.48125.00%
Public order81.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Bicycle theft50.83400.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Drugs30.69-62.50%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.2521.21%
Anti-social behaviour245.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.3140.00%
Public order121.9371.43%
Drugs81.6533.33%
Vehicle crime61.10-53.85%
Other theft50.830.00%
Burglary40.69-50.00%
Shoplifting30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.603.12%
Anti-social behaviour164.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime132.2062.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.79-23.08%
Burglary81.3860.00%
Public order71.10-41.67%
Drugs60.96500.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Shoplifting40.69100.00%
Robbery20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.46-28.89%
Anti-social behaviour204.41122.22%
Criminal damage and arson132.758.33%
Public order121.79-7.69%
Vehicle crime81.65300.00%
Burglary51.10400.00%
Other theft50.69-16.67%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft30.41-40.00%
Shoplifting20.41-77.78%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.422.27%
Public order136.20-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.7920.00%
Shoplifting91.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.24-55.00%
Other theft61.24100.00%
Bicycle theft50.830.00%
Drugs50.69150.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery10.28-75.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4416.25175.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.06122.22%
Public order142.75180.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9342.86%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Bicycle theft50.69150.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.5533.33%
Burglary40.5533.33%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Theft from the person30.4150.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour92.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.24-41.67%
Public order50.96-44.44%
Other theft40.69-60.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Drugs30.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-60.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1255.56%
Criminal damage and arson123.869.09%
Other theft101.6511.11%
Public order91.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.83-14.29%
Drugs50.8366.67%
Bicycle theft50.69400.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.14-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.64-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson112.48-26.67%
Other theft91.51-25.00%
Public order91.24-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.24-36.36%
Burglary50.96400.00%
Vehicle crime50.6925.00%
Drugs30.69-40.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.39-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson153.5866.67%
Other theft122.071100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.6510.00%
Public order101.510.00%
Bicycle theft61.380.00%
Drugs50.83150.00%
Vehicle crime40.69-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.860.00%
Public order101.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.380.00%
Vehicle crime81.240.00%
Bicycle theft61.100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 202414
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 202440
June 202433
May 202432
April 202445
March 202444
February 202416
January 202428
December 202318
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202424
June 202416
May 202420
April 20249
March 202420
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202413
May 20248
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hurst Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ford End Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queensbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oberon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Milton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Finches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Granet Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Ashburnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Henley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Coventry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cutcliffe Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. All Saints Road
    Total1
    Other theft1