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 July 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 267 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hadleigh Close with total crimes: 4
  • Uplands with total crimes: 3
  • Pendennis Road with total crimes: 2

STOKESAY CLOSE, MK41 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences43.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson85.59700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20238
July 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 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.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
July 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.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hadleigh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Uplands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pendennis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Goodrich Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Putnoe Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wheathouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Aldens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1