WHEATHOUSE CLOSE, MK41 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8JX

WHEATHOUSE CLOSE, MK41 8JX, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8JX, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devizes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Helmsley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Colchester Way with total crimes: 2

WHEATHOUSE CLOSE, MK41 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.56500.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.800.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-87.50%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.41100.00%
Public order43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26100.00%
Vehicle crime32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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 crime43.15300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.85-44.44%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9180.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences53.85-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.200.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Devizes Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Helmsley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Colchester Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Welbeck Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dunvegan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pendennis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Raglan Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1