DOWNHAM CLOSE, MK40 4RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4RR

DOWNHAM CLOSE, MK40 4RR, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4RR 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 4RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4RR, encompassing approximately 1429 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sauton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Saxon Way with total crimes: 2

DOWNHAM CLOSE, MK40 4RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.20-37.50%
Bicycle theft13.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.59500.00%
Vehicle crime44.200.00%
Other crime12.800.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6916.67%
Other theft24.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.200.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.50-70.00%
Burglary12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.100.00%
Burglary12.10-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.2933.33%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10200.00%
Public order12.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.90-20.00%
Public order22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences59.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.900.00%
Drugs14.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ryder Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Sauton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Saxon Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Downham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cantley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1