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

Overview of Crime in MK41 7JY

MARTIN CLOSE, MK41 7JY, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7JY 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7JY Crime Hotspots

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

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

MARTIN CLOSE, MK41 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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 behaviour44.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

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

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September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20241
March 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.

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July 20241
March 20241

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

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July 20242
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.

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May 20241

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

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March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rooksmead
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Linnet Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Kingfisher Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Willmers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Buntings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1