MK41 7RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7RB

MK41 7RB, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.34 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7RB 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 7RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7RB, encompassing approximately 410 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 7RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairhill with total crimes: 6
  • Shakespeare Road with total crimes: 3
  • Byron Crescent with total crimes: 1

MK41 7RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting324.340.00%
Other theft27.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.87-75.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Drugs12.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour436.520.00%
Burglary39.740.00%
Shoplifting37.3050.00%
Vehicle crime27.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.87-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Other theft12.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.7866.67%
Shoplifting212.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.870.00%
Public order12.43-75.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour443.82100.00%
Public order49.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.74-57.14%
Shoplifting27.30100.00%
Burglary24.870.00%
Other theft14.870.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.82250.00%
Vehicle crime317.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.30-66.67%
Public order24.87-50.00%
Drugs14.870.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Other theft12.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour646.2650.00%
Public order414.61300.00%
Vehicle crime29.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.870.00%
Burglary24.870.00%
Other theft14.870.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%

In March 2024, 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 behaviour421.91300.00%
Vehicle crime39.740.00%
Public order17.300.00%
Shoplifting12.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.82250.00%
Vehicle crime317.0450.00%
Drugs27.300.00%
Other theft24.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.87-75.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour429.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.87-33.33%
Theft from the person14.870.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Public order12.43-75.00%
Other theft12.430.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order431.650.00%
Vehicle crime39.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.300.00%
Shoplifting17.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%
Drugs12.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order434.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson27.300.00%
Drugs14.870.00%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%
Shoplifting12.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-80.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.040.00%
Other theft312.170.00%
Burglary27.300.00%
Shoplifting24.870.00%
Public order14.870.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Robbery12.430.00%
Drugs12.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fairhill
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Byron Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1