MERLIN GARDENS, MK41 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7HJ

MERLIN GARDENS, MK41 7HJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7HJ, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7HJ 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

MERLIN GARDENS, MK41 7HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences46.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.25150.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-40.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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 offences55.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting57.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.080.00%
Burglary21.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.50100.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.670.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In April 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 offences47.09-20.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.01350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08300.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0033.33%
Shoplifting31.67-40.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.670.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.340.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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 offences43.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.250.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 7HJ 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. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Buntings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1