COLCHESTER WAY, MK41 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8BG

COLCHESTER WAY, MK41 8BG, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8BG, encompassing approximately 2329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 8BG area, explore the MK41 8BG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK41 8BG area, visit the MK41 8BG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Devizes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Helmsley Avenue with total crimes: 2

COLCHESTER WAY, MK41 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.16266.67%
Vehicle crime24.72-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-87.50%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.16300.00%
Vehicle crime53.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-50.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences69.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.15300.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.58100.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.72200.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.00-75.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.15300.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.58-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 behaviour44.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.720.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newark Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Devizes Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Helmsley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Colchester Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dunvegan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pendennis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Raglan Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goodrich Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dunster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1