MK41 8NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8NW

MK41 8NW, Bedford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8NW 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 8NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8NW, encompassing approximately 3093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

MK41 8NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Milburn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Devizes Avenue with total crimes: 2

MK41 8NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.08400.00%
Drugs34.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-87.50%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.14300.00%
Vehicle crime52.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-66.67%
Other theft20.970.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-20.00%
Public order41.29100.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.47600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2625.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-20.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences55.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.88-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8211.11%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9750.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.940.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

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

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Newark Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Milburn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Devizes Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Helmsley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Colchester Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dunvegan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pendennis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Raglan Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goodrich Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Dunster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Drugs1