MK41 7WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7WJ

MK41 7WJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This MK41 7WJ 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 7WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7WJ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-43.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK41 7WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • A5141 with total crimes: 11
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 10

MK41 7WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31NA-43.64%
Anti-social behaviour26NA8.33%
Public order18NA50.00%
Shoplifting14NA-26.32%
Other theft9NA-10.00%
Drugs8NA60.00%
Vehicle crime7NA-36.36%
Burglary5NA-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-44.44%
Theft from the person4NA300.00%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55NA-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour24NA-4.00%
Shoplifting19NA90.00%
Burglary17NA70.00%
Public order12NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime11NA22.22%
Other theft10NA42.86%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-59.09%
Bicycle theft8NA100.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Possession of weapons4NA100.00%
Robbery2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56NA75.00%
Anti-social behaviour25NA-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson22NA83.33%
Public order18NA63.64%
Shoplifting10NA0.00%
Burglary10NA-9.09%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Other theft7NA0.00%
Drugs5NA-37.50%
Bicycle theft4NA-55.56%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32NA-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour26NA13.04%
Criminal damage and arson12NA-7.69%
Public order11NA-35.29%
Burglary11NA37.50%
Shoplifting10NA11.11%
Bicycle theft9NA12.50%
Vehicle crime9NA12.50%
Drugs8NA166.67%
Other theft7NA-22.22%
Robbery3NA-40.00%
Theft from the person2NA-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour23NA187.50%
Public order17NA30.77%
Criminal damage and arson13NA44.44%
Shoplifting9NA-47.06%
Other theft9NA28.57%
Vehicle crime8NA33.33%
Bicycle theft8NA60.00%
Burglary8NA166.67%
Robbery5NA25.00%
Drugs3NA-25.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46NA-4.17%
Shoplifting17NA6.25%
Public order13NA-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-50.00%
Other theft7NA16.67%
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Bicycle theft5NA-50.00%
Robbery4NA-50.00%
Drugs4NA-33.33%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Theft from the person3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48NA60.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-5.88%
Public order16NA33.33%
Shoplifting16NA433.33%
Bicycle theft10NA233.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Robbery8NA700.00%
Other theft6NA-14.29%
Drugs6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime6NA50.00%
Theft from the person5NA150.00%
Burglary5NA-16.67%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30NA-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour17NA41.67%
Public order12NA-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Other theft7NA-41.67%
Burglary6NA-14.29%
Vehicle crime4NA-42.86%
Drugs4NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA-62.50%
Bicycle theft3NA-66.67%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39NA18.18%
Public order16NA45.45%
Anti-social behaviour12NA33.33%
Other theft12NA-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson11NA-35.29%
Bicycle theft9NA200.00%
Shoplifting8NA-20.00%
Drugs8NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime7NA16.67%
Burglary7NA-30.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33NA13.79%
Criminal damage and arson17NA70.00%
Other theft17NA21.43%
Drugs12NA200.00%
Public order11NA-35.29%
Shoplifting10NA100.00%
Burglary10NA233.33%
Anti-social behaviour9NA12.50%
Vehicle crime6NA-33.33%
Bicycle theft3NA-62.50%
Other crime3NA50.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29NA-21.62%
Public order17NA54.55%
Other theft14NA40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA11.11%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-52.94%
Bicycle theft8NA-33.33%
Shoplifting5NA-54.55%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Burglary3NA-40.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour17NA0.00%
Bicycle theft12NA0.00%
Shoplifting11NA0.00%
Public order11NA0.00%
Other theft10NA0.00%
Vehicle crime9NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson9NA0.00%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 202416
December 202311
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202455
July 202456
June 202432
May 202442
April 202446
March 202448
February 202430
January 202439
December 202333
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202425
June 202426
May 202423
April 20248
March 202416
February 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202317
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 202417
March 202416
February 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202422
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. A5141
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rutland Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Commercial Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. River Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kempster Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grafton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Alexandra Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horne Lane
    Total6
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heron Quay
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Ford End Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 14. Midland Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beckett Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Saffron Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Crowe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Poulter Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Western Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hassett Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woburn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bedford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Prebend Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Crown Quay
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Maitland Street
    Total1
    Public order1