WAVENEY AVENUE, MK41 7DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7DZ

WAVENEY AVENUE, MK41 7DZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7DZ 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 7DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7DZ, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Orwell Close with total crimes: 2

WAVENEY AVENUE, MK41 7DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences55.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81100.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
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
Shoplifting57.23400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.81-50.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
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 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1240.00%
Vehicle crime62.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1733.33%
Burglary41.450.00%
Possession of weapons31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences57.95-28.57%
Other theft41.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-70.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.53200.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1575.00%
Shoplifting32.53-40.00%
Burglary21.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.150.00%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

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 offences32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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 theft45.420.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

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 offences44.70-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences96.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-60.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.68125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-28.57%
Shoplifting21.810.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.530.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 2. Linnet Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orwell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Severn Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rooksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Frome Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brickhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1