WEDGWOOD ROAD, MK41 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7NW

WEDGWOOD ROAD, MK41 7NW, Bedford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.54 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7NW 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 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7NW, encompassing approximately 1969 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 7NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hogarth Close with total crimes: 2
  • Eagle Gardens with total crimes: 1

WEDGWOOD ROAD, MK41 7NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-83.33%
Drugs11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1671.43%
Anti-social behaviour46.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Public order21.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.60-72.73%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-50.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.28120.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.5922.22%
Vehicle crime45.59-50.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.69350.00%
Vehicle crime84.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.06-37.50%
Other theft12.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1213.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.0960.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.06-50.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.54-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 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 offences912.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5766.67%
Vehicle crime32.54-57.14%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.66250.00%
Other theft43.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.6333.33%
Bicycle theft32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences33.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 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
December 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hogarth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eagle Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1