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

Overview of Crime in MK41 8AX

BIRKDALE ROAD, MK41 8AX, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8AX, encompassing approximately 2217 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Close with total crimes: 3
  • Trent Road with total crimes: 2
  • Arun Close with total crimes: 1

BIRKDALE ROAD, MK41 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.160.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour32.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41.80100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.67200.00%
Burglary32.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-60.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 crime54.06400.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%

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 order21.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

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 offences56.310.00%
Vehicle crime42.26100.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 crime21.350.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80300.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20243
April 20242

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

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May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

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

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May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Elm Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trent Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Arun Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Brecon Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1