MK40 4WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK40 4WG

MK40 4WG, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This MK40 4WG 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 4WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 4WG, encompassing approximately 687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK40 4WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dace Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Perch Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Bream Close with total crimes: 1

MK40 4WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.640.00%
Burglary25.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.91-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.730.00%
Burglary11.450.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.640.00%
Other crime25.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.91-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.73100.00%
Other crime12.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.91-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.730.00%
Other theft17.270.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.82100.00%
Public order22.91100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.910.00%
Public order11.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20244
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dace Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Perch Mews
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Bream Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Otter Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Watercress Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Holden Close
    Total1
    Burglary1