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

Overview of Crime in MK41 8ET

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ET, Bedford has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.31 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population (November 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 Nov were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-19.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Cheltenham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Roundmead with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, MK41 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In November 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3712.31-19.57%
Criminal damage and arson39.90200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In October 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4616.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.31-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting238.83228.57%
Violence and sexual offences86.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting126.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.210.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244

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
November 20241
October 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 202437
October 202446
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418
June 202445
May 20249
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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

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 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 2 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

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 November 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting37
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cheltenham Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Roundmead
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodcote
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1