THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8ES

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ES, Bedford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.64 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8ES, encompassing approximately 3476 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 8ES area, explore the MK41 8ES 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: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 8ES 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 RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ES 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.64-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.18140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting4518.12350.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.94-16.67%
Burglary41.4433.33%
Public order31.150.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

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
Shoplifting108.05-62.96%
Violence and sexual offences62.880.00%
Burglary31.7350.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2712.371250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.77-40.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.18900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting43.45-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Burglary10.58-85.71%
Public order10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.078.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.7442.86%
Burglary72.88250.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.4540.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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 offences54.6066.67%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting44.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.89400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%

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 offences33.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 8ES 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. Pendennis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Putnoe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Overdale
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodcote
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wheathouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Aldens
    Total1
    Burglary1