MK40 4RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4RT

MK40 4RT, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4RT 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 4RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4RT, encompassing approximately 1392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4RT 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

MK40 4RT 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime53.5925.00%
Bicycle theft13.590.00%

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 offences814.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.750.00%
Vehicle crime44.310.00%
Other crime12.870.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.460.00%
Other theft24.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

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 offences67.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.310.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences46.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In April 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 offences22.87-80.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

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 offences1011.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Burglary11.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7533.33%
Burglary22.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

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 offences36.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Public order12.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.03-20.00%
Public order22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-66.67%

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 offences58.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.590.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences65.030.00%
Drugs14.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 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 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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 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 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
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 4RT 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