HILDA CLOSE, MK40 4SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4SR

HILDA CLOSE, MK40 4SR, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4SR 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 4SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4SR, encompassing approximately 2545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK40 4SR area, explore the MK40 4SR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryder Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Saxon Way with total crimes: 2

HILDA CLOSE, MK40 4SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.68233.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.93-42.86%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-36.36%
Vehicle crime32.750.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6837.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.07700.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson13.14-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences83.93-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour13.14-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.47120.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 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 offences56.29150.00%
Vehicle crime51.96400.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In January 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 behaviour45.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-80.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.07100.00%
Public order33.930.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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 offences56.68-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-25.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.75100.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ryder Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Saxon Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pennard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Masters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greenkeepers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lindsey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cantley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Croxden Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Soudley Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chislehurst Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wilfrid Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1