MARTIN CLOSE, MK41 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7JY

MARTIN CLOSE, MK41 7JY, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7JY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7JY, encompassing approximately 2140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rooksmead with total crimes: 1

MARTIN CLOSE, MK41 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences34.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-75.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-33.33%
Burglary10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.4133.33%
Vehicle crime41.87-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Shoplifting21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4050.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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 crime21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.2033.33%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.61-25.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-50.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.01-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.010.00%
Drugs34.670.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Linnet Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rooksmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Crofton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brickhill Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1