SAUNDERS GARDENS, MK40 4PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4PS

SAUNDERS GARDENS, MK40 4PS, Bedford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4PS 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 4PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4PS, encompassing approximately 5119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK40 4PS 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

SAUNDERS GARDENS, MK40 4PS 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 offences115.6622.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.15-56.25%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.13-55.00%
Burglary51.76150.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6211.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.98-63.64%
Drugs40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.5237.50%
Burglary32.15200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Public order20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.56100.00%
Possession of weapons31.17200.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9366.67%
Public order41.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.81122.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.91100.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Public order20.390.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences94.69-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.66166.67%
Public order33.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.200.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.93-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.86-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.54300.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.930.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20244
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202420
June 202418
May 202410
April 202415
March 202420
February 20249
January 202416
December 20236
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 4PS 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. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ouseland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Short Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Coventry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oldfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1