WOODCOTE, MK41 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8EJ

WOODCOTE, MK41 8EJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8EJ, encompassing approximately 3537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Barley Way with total crimes: 2
  • Barnhill with total crimes: 2

WOODCOTE, MK41 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting238.76228.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.52-61.11%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.92-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4516.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.72400.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.22-66.67%
Burglary32.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-87.50%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.001250.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.63-11.11%
Public order32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.37350.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting42.83-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-71.43%
Burglary10.57-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.488.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.6816.67%
Burglary41.98100.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.39-33.33%
Burglary21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8128.57%
Shoplifting42.5433.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20233

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418
June 202445
May 20249
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20244
January 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Barley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barnhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodmere
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1