LIBRARY WALK, MK41 8HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8HF

LIBRARY WALK, MK41 8HF, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8HF, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodmere with total crimes: 1
  • Stokesay Close with total crimes: 1
  • Harrington Drive with total crimes: 1

LIBRARY WALK, MK41 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.7850.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-77.78%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62350.00%
Public order33.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.94300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1560.00%
Burglary22.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-37.50%
Burglary11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
October 20231

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.

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January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodmere
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrington Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Welbeck Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dunvegan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1