MK40 4GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4GF

MK40 4GF, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.19 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4GF 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 4GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4GF, encompassing approximately 1881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Greenkeepers Road with total crimes: 1
  • Croxden Gardens with total crimes: 1

MK40 4GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.19-50.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.97100.00%
Vehicle crime53.190.00%
Other theft22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.190.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In April 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 behaviour33.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5950.00%
Public order11.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.530.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-75.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.25-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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 behaviour66.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1950.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20245
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 4GF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greenkeepers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Croxden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Chislehurst Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wilfrid Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1