MK40 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4HW

MK40 4HW, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4HW, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK40 4HW 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
  • Saunders Gardens with total crimes: 2

MK40 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences54.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.83-62.50%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In July 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 offences85.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52-40.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.57150.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.52-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-71.43%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.2416.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.20-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%

In March 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 offences117.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.46100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences54.41-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4160.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20242
June 20241
April 20245
December 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 4HW 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. Saunders Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Ouseland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1