HAWK DRIVE, MK41 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7JA

HAWK DRIVE, MK41 7JA, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7JA, encompassing approximately 2290 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Stour Way with total crimes: 2
  • Torridge Rise with total crimes: 2

HAWK DRIVE, MK41 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.24-42.86%
Burglary21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.550.00%
Other crime23.060.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.17-12.50%
Shoplifting53.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60166.67%
Burglary43.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences910.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.93150.00%
Vehicle crime52.18400.00%
Bicycle theft12.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.17150.00%
Shoplifting34.37-40.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Burglary21.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.980.00%
Burglary42.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8040.00%
Drugs13.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.6725.00%
Other theft42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.80-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.290.00%
Burglary24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20234
September 20231

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Stour Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Torridge Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rooksmead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Swift Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Windrush Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1