MERRILS FIELD, MK40 4GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4GX

MERRILS FIELD, MK40 4GX, Bedford has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.97 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4GX 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 4GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4GX, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Paddock with total crimes: 1

MERRILS FIELD, MK40 4GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.970.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.860.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Paddock
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1