MK41 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 8RS

MK41 8RS, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This MK41 8RS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 8RS, encompassing approximately 2085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentland Rise with total crimes: 4
  • St Alban Road with total crimes: 1
  • Kingfisher Close with total crimes: 1

MK41 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.88-25.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-66.67%

In May 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 crime44.32-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.75100.00%
Public order32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-75.00%

In March 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 offences45.75100.00%
Vehicle crime31.92200.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.96100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Pentland Rise
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Alban Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Kingfisher Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maple Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1