WESSEX CLOSE, MK40 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4RS

WESSEX CLOSE, MK40 4RS, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4RS, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)

MK40 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sauton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Downham Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WESSEX CLOSE, MK40 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.16-88.89%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.49200.00%
Vehicle crime34.330.00%
Other crime12.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-60.00%

In June 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 offences57.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Public order12.160.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0533.33%
Burglary12.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.33-25.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.05100.00%
Public order12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sauton Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Downham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pennard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1