POPLAR AVENUE, MK41 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8BL

POPLAR AVENUE, MK41 8BL, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8BL, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingfisher Close with total crimes: 2
  • Cambrian Way with total crimes: 2
  • Willmers Close with total crimes: 1

POPLAR AVENUE, MK41 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.87100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In May 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 offences33.75200.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.37200.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.00300.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%

In January 2024, 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 crime21.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20235

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

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September 20241
August 20241
March 20242

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

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September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

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August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingfisher Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Cambrian Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Willmers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pentland Rise
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Longacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harrington Drive
    Total1
    Public order1