GALA CLOSE, MK41 7GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7GE

GALA CLOSE, MK41 7GE, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7GE 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 7GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7GE, encompassing approximately 2270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodder Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laxton Way with total crimes: 3

GALA CLOSE, MK41 7GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8157.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.850.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.410.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.730.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%
Public order10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.76-55.56%
Other theft11.760.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.96-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.41-54.55%
Other crime12.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.05266.67%
Other theft24.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodder Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ashmead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Laxton Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Wear
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Margil Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Regent Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Carron Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tydeman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1