GUNNERSBURY PARK, MK41 0SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 0SX

GUNNERSBURY PARK, MK41 0SX, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This MK41 0SX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 0SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 0SX, encompassing approximately 1512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 0SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 2

GUNNERSBURY PARK, MK41 0SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.24250.00%
Shoplifting44.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Public order11.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Other theft10.66-85.71%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft715.21133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.6366.67%
Shoplifting43.31300.00%
Public order22.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.32-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%

In May 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 offences612.5650.00%
Vehicle crime53.970.00%
Other theft33.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Public order11.980.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In April 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 offences48.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.61-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.98200.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.94400.00%
Burglary23.310.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Public order11.32-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Shoplifting21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-33.33%
Other theft11.32-80.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.58-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.31-25.00%
Shoplifting21.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft612.5620.00%
Shoplifting43.97-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Public order11.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.230.00%
Other theft53.3166.67%
Public order23.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.60200.00%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-71.43%
Burglary11.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.90600.00%
Vehicle crime44.630.00%
Drugs22.650.00%
Other theft21.32-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1017.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.610.00%
Shoplifting33.310.00%
Drugs21.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
July 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 202310

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Heather Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chapel Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bryony Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bath Abbey
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bishops Road
    Total1
    Other crime1