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

Overview of Crime in MK41 8ET

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ET, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8ET, encompassing approximately 3735 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Cheltenham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.09-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.83-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.82125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4516.33400.00%
Burglary412.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.07300.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.62-66.67%
Burglary32.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-87.50%
Drugs10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting2712.311250.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.23-27.27%
Burglary22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.62450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting42.94-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-66.67%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.308.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.4820.00%
Burglary51.61150.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-44.44%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences95.0980.00%
Shoplifting42.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-71.43%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.0975.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.87-28.57%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202418
June 202445
May 20249
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 202411
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 2. Cheltenham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bamburgh Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Putnoe Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Arundel Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Downside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mount Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1