MK41 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8QW

MK41 8QW, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8QW, encompassing approximately 2729 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8QW 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

MK41 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33300.00%
Vehicle crime24.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-87.50%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

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 behaviour86.96700.00%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-57.14%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.66133.33%
Burglary12.560.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

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 offences88.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.83300.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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 behaviour76.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.56100.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In March 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 crime45.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.03200.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7616.67%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.76-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.8350.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

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

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231

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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 8QW 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. Colchester Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stokesay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Goodrich Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dunster Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Dover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1