GREAT PORTWAY, MK40 4GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4GA

GREAT PORTWAY, MK40 4GA, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4GA 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 4GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4GA, encompassing approximately 2386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Saxon Way with total crimes: 2
  • Masters Close with total crimes: 1

GREAT PORTWAY, MK40 4GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.61600.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-12.50%
Other theft22.930.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9660.00%
Vehicle crime73.350.00%
Other theft22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-37.50%
Public order22.10100.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences85.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.35200.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.87400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.10300.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.19500.00%
Other crime12.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-85.71%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2940.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences56.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-16.67%
Other theft22.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.51-40.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Saxon Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Masters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Greenkeepers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cantley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Croxden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Soudley Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chislehurst Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wilfrid Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1