DART ROAD, MK41 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7BT

DART ROAD, MK41 7BT, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7BT, encompassing approximately 2797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 7BT area, explore the MK41 7BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rooksmead with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 3

DART ROAD, MK41 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7920.00%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79150.00%
Burglary31.790.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.79400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.79-37.50%
Burglary21.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.08100.00%
Burglary62.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7933.33%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

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 offences47.15-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-57.14%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.22250.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.50200.00%
Bicycle theft12.140.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.43100.00%
Shoplifting32.86-40.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.080.00%
Burglary41.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.000.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
November 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 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
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rooksmead
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Linnet Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Severn Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wye Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Torridge Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arun Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Buntings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1