MK40 9FQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.38 per 1,000 population. This MK40 9FQ 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 9FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK40 9FQ, encompassing approximately 4697 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 29.38 | -43.64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.60 | 8.33% |
| Public order | 18 | 5.53 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.83 | -26.32% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.98 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.92 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.70 | -36.36% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.49 | -70.59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.06 | -44.44% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.06 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.85 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.85 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.85 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.43 | -87.50% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 37.89 | -1.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 11.71 | -4.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.11 | 90.00% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.04 | 70.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.62 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.55 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.34 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.13 | -59.09% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.92 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.85 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 36.62 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 11.92 | -3.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 5.32 | 83.33% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.68 | 63.64% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 3.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.13 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.49 | -37.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.06 | -55.56% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.43 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 29.80 | -23.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.81 | 13.04% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 5.53 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.55 | -35.29% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.34 | 37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.34 | 11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.13 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.92 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.92 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.70 | -22.22% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.49 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 32.15 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 8.94 | 187.50% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.90 | 30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.62 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.77 | -47.06% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.92 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.92 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.70 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.70 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.70 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.06 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.64 | 50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 27.67 | -4.17% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 9.79 | 6.25% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.62 | -18.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.92 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.70 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.28 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.85 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.85 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.64 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 33.21 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.22 | -5.88% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.41 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.41 | 433.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 3.41 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.92 | 700.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.70 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.28 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.28 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 1.28 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.06 | -16.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 21.93 | -23.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 6.39 | 41.67% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.62 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.55 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.92 | -41.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.49 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.28 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.85 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.64 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.64 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 28.74 | 18.18% |
| Public order | 16 | 8.30 | 45.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.41 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.55 | -29.41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.55 | -35.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.34 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.92 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.70 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.70 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.49 | -30.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 28.53 | 13.79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 7.03 | 70.00% |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.62 | 21.43% |
| Drugs | 12 | 3.62 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.55 | -35.29% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.34 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.13 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.13 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.92 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.28 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.64 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 23.63 | -21.62% |
| Public order | 17 | 6.17 | 54.55% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.62 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.98 | 11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.92 | -52.94% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.70 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.70 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.85 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 27.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 7.88 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 3.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.55 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.43 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 55 |
| July 2024 | 56 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 46 |
| March 2024 | 48 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 39 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 19 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK40 9FQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |