MK40 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4HS

MK40 4HS, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4HS, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ormesby Way with total crimes: 3
  • Chester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Honey Hill Road with total crimes: 2

MK40 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.97350.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.34-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.979.09%
Vehicle crime23.12100.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-66.67%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.71266.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8650.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.68-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.78-66.67%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3440.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.75140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1266.67%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.64-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.68140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.60-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.1622.22%
Possession of weapons12.860.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202411
May 20243
April 20249
March 202412
February 20245
January 202412
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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