BRICKHILL DRIVE, MK41 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7QF

BRICKHILL DRIVE, MK41 7QF, Bedford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7QF, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7QF 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

BRICKHILL DRIVE, MK41 7QF 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 offences35.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
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 Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.20-25.00%
Drugs31.42200.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-60.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-44.44%
Burglary12.360.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.87125.00%
Vehicle crime54.25-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-60.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.291000.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.360.00%
Robbery21.890.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 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 offences45.670.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.620.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences34.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241

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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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