BOURNESIDE, MK41 7EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7EQ

BOURNESIDE, MK41 7EQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7EQ 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 7EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7EQ, encompassing approximately 3395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clyde Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Irthing Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hindburn Close with total crimes: 2

BOURNESIDE, MK41 7EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.71300.00%
Vehicle crime32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.24200.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Burglary11.18-83.33%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.66-25.00%
Burglary61.77500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.12-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.01-25.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 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 offences44.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-55.56%
Public order41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clyde Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Irthing Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hindburn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Regent Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Torridge Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Arun Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1