MK41 7YS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7YS

MK41 7YS, Bedford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7YS 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 7YS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7YS, encompassing approximately 3561 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK41 7YS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodder Road with total crimes: 6
  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 5
  • Irthing Close with total crimes: 2

MK41 7YS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1812.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.5333.33%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Public order41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.490.00%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-87.50%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.25-45.45%
Other theft11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.1883.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-85.71%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.4675.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.21-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9012.50%
Vehicle crime32.5350.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0560.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.4033.33%
Burglary21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.210.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodder Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ashmead Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Irthing Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hindburn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Wear
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Margil Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Pomeroy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Regent Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Carron Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tydeman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1