MERSEY WAY, MK41 7AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7AZ

MERSEY WAY, MK41 7AZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 278 crimes and a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 7AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7AZ, encompassing approximately 2269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK41 7AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clyde Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Severn Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 2

MERSEY WAY, MK41 7AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.73200.00%
Vehicle crime23.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-44.44%
Other crime22.200.00%
Public order20.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.930.00%
Vehicle crime23.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.93125.00%
Burglary33.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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 offences45.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.32-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 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 offences67.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences96.17350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.97-33.33%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-71.43%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8540.00%
Vehicle crime13.080.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.170.00%
Other theft42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 7AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clyde Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Severn Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wye Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stour Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Torridge Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1