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

Overview of Crime in MK41 8ES

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ES, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8ES 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 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 Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Pevensey Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodmere with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ES 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting238.92228.57%
Violence and sexual offences46.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.89-61.11%
Vehicle crime42.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-75.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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 offences54.600.00%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 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 202410
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Pevensey Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodmere
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pendennis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Raglan Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1