ALDENHAM CLOSE, MK41 0SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 0SQ

ALDENHAM CLOSE, MK41 0SQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This MK41 0SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 0SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 0SQ, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 0SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Neath Abbey with total crimes: 2
  • Bath Abbey with total crimes: 2

ALDENHAM CLOSE, MK41 0SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.76400.00%
Shoplifting22.30-50.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74100.00%
Shoplifting43.680.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.66350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1433.33%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-66.67%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7650.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.68100.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-33.33%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.0650.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.36100.00%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92100.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 0SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heather Gardens
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Neath Abbey
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bath Abbey
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bryony Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Easby Abbey
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Boxgrove Priory
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lacock Abbey
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Gunnersbury Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1