NORFOLK CLOSE, MK41 7YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 7YW

NORFOLK CLOSE, MK41 7YW, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population. This MK41 7YW 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 7YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 7YW, encompassing approximately 3648 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK41 7YW 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
  • Clyde Crescent with total crimes: 4

NORFOLK CLOSE, MK41 7YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4075.00%
Vehicle crime43.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.85166.67%
Public order62.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, 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 order43.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-88.89%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.47-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.92-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1383.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.02350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.47200.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-85.71%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

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 crime76.03133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.9220.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.48-10.00%
Other theft32.4750.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0366.67%
Vehicle crime42.74100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour51.6425.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 7YW 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. Clyde Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Irthing Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hindburn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Wear
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wye Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pomeroy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Regent Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Carron Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tydeman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1