MK40 4JE, Bedford has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.27 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK40 postcode area, which has experienced 635 crimes and a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this MK40 4JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4JE, encompassing approximately 6025 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 15.27 | -9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.98 | 5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.32 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.16 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.00 | -45.45% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.00 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.83 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.66 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 15.60 | 3.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.48 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.15 | 83.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.83 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.66 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.33 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.33 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.61 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.31 | 5.88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.99 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.33 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.16 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.00 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.66 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.66 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 14.11 | -31.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.65 | 112.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.82 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.99 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.16 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.50 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.33 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 16.60 | 17.14% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.80 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.66 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.49 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.33 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.33 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.00 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.83 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.17 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 15.93 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 5.81 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.32 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.66 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.66 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.66 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.50 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.50 | 50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 7.63 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.32 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.16 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.66 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.66 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.33 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.33 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 11.78 | 90.91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.49 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.66 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.33 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.00 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.83 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.33 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.33 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 8.13 | -35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.49 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.49 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.00 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.66 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.95 | -37.04% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.66 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.49 | 14.29% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.16 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.00 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.83 | -20.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 11.12 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.48 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.99 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.16 | -22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.00 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 11.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 33 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 41 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 4JE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |