BIRKDALE ROAD, MK41 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8AU

BIRKDALE ROAD, MK41 8AU, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.80 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8AU, encompassing approximately 2142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Prinknash Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sherbourne Way with total crimes: 1

BIRKDALE ROAD, MK41 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.53150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.20400.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Vehicle crime52.33150.00%
Public order32.33200.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crofton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prinknash Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sherbourne Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Birkdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hailes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1