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

Overview of Crime in MK41 8BW

POPLAR AVENUE, MK41 8BW, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.34 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8BW, encompassing approximately 2566 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)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arun Close with total crimes: 1
  • Willmers Close with total crimes: 1
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 1

POPLAR AVENUE, MK41 8BW 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.34200.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.73100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%

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 behaviour32.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%

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 crime52.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.51200.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-77.78%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime94.68800.00%
Public order23.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12300.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In January 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 crime41.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.560.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arun Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Willmers Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longacre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harrington Drive
    Total1
    Public order1