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

Overview of Crime in MK41 7EA

WAVENEY AVENUE, MK41 7EA, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7EA 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 7EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7EA, encompassing approximately 2924 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clyde Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 3

WAVENEY AVENUE, MK41 7EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.84100.00%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences55.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.71400.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7950.00%
Drugs22.05100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.16400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71-50.00%
Burglary21.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences89.92166.67%
Burglary62.74500.00%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.50-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.03-57.14%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.39150.00%
Vehicle crime51.71150.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences86.16100.00%
Shoplifting32.74-40.00%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.160.00%
Burglary41.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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 theft44.790.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.810.00%
Vehicle crime33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
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 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clyde Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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