STOKESAY CLOSE, MK41 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8LQ

STOKESAY CLOSE, MK41 8LQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Devizes Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Helmsley Avenue with total crimes: 2

STOKESAY CLOSE, MK41 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.03266.67%
Vehicle crime23.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.31600.00%
Vehicle crime61.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-72.73%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.03266.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.08-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6737.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.0820.00%
Public order41.68300.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.240.00%
Other crime31.400.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59100.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.64-37.50%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1960.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences53.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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
May 20241
April 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 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 8LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newark Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Devizes Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Helmsley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pevensey Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    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
  • 9. Goodrich Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1