DOVER CRESCENT, MK41 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8QR

DOVER CRESCENT, MK41 8QR, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8QR 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 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8QR, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendennis Road with total crimes: 2
  • Colchester Way with total crimes: 2
  • Stokesay Close with total crimes: 1

DOVER CRESCENT, MK41 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences53.1025.00%
Burglary11.940.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.81-50.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

In May 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 offences89.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.94300.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.71100.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.71-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.490.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.33300.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 offences64.65-33.33%
Burglary22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In September 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 offences96.5980.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.49-40.00%
Public order31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.43400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.810.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 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.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pendennis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Colchester Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wheathouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Aldens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1