MK40 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4HF

MK40 4HF, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4HF, encompassing approximately 4583 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK40 4HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raleigh Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ormesby Way with total crimes: 3
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 3

MK40 4HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8937.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-53.33%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.27-50.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.42128.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.2442.86%
Violence and sexual offences72.1840.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.45-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences51.53-68.75%
Vehicle crime41.0933.33%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 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 offences168.51-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.96400.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.93166.67%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.58-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0283.33%
Public order32.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.71-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.3133.33%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1118.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.400.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202416
June 20247
May 20245
April 202416
March 202418
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Raleigh Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ormesby Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Honey Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Paddlers Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saunders Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cox'S Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ouseland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Coventry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1