THE FURLONG, MK41 8EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8EE

THE FURLONG, MK41 8EE, Bedford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8EE 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 8EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8EE, encompassing approximately 3108 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 8EE area, explore the MK41 8EE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 8EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Hadleigh Close with total crimes: 4
  • Uplands with total crimes: 3

THE FURLONG, MK41 8EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.58-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.79233.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4519.95350.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.48-50.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.33-62.96%
Violence and sexual offences63.2250.00%
Burglary31.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Public order30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.901250.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.69-33.33%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.22-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Burglary10.64-85.71%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-90.91%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.268.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.1837.50%
Burglary73.54250.00%
Robbery22.250.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8660.00%
Burglary22.57100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1866.67%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.2933.33%
Shoplifting21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences33.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202445
May 202410
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hadleigh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Uplands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Putnoe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Overdale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodcote
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenacres
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wheathouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Aldens
    Total1
    Burglary1