MIDSUMMER GROVE, MK40 4SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4SE

MIDSUMMER GROVE, MK40 4SE, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4SE 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 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4SE, encompassing approximately 2299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Greenkeepers Road with total crimes: 1
  • Cantley Road with total crimes: 1

MIDSUMMER GROVE, MK40 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 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 offences44.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.70700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-66.67%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.61-40.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 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 offences54.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1750.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour23.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-33.33%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17200.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.78500.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-85.71%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.78-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.74-71.43%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.040.00%
Other theft22.610.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 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 4SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greenkeepers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cantley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Croxden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Soudley Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. King Alfred Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Chislehurst Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wilfrid Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1