HICKLING CLOSE, MK40 4NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4NA

HICKLING CLOSE, MK40 4NA, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4NA 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 4NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4NA, encompassing approximately 2653 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

MK40 4NA 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
  • Sauton Close with total crimes: 2

HICKLING CLOSE, MK40 4NA 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4125.00%
Vehicle crime41.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-60.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.91400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.77-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9118.18%
Burglary24.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.911000.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1525.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.01-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.67125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3966.67%
Vehicle crime41.88100.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.90-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

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 offences53.39-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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 offences115.6557.14%
Possession of weapons14.150.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202413
June 202411
May 20241
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 4NA 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. Sauton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ouseland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1