MK41 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7BJ

MK41 7BJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.84 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7BJ, encompassing approximately 1168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hogarth Close with total crimes: 10
  • Reynolds Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rowlandson Way with total crimes: 1

MK41 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.85100.00%
Public order23.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.42100.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.8566.67%
Vehicle crime34.28-50.00%
Other crime22.570.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.400.00%
Vehicle crime65.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.570.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1216.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.27150.00%
Other theft24.280.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-33.33%
Burglary11.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.4250.00%
Burglary22.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Other theft32.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.57100.00%
Drugs11.710.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.71-66.67%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.5750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
May 20248
April 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hogarth Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Reynolds Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Rowlandson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. William Barron Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manton Lane
    Total1
    Public order1