MK41 9BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9BF

MK41 9BF, Bedford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9BF 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 9BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9BF, encompassing approximately 2606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 9BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Barnhill with total crimes: 2

MK41 9BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.04228.57%
Violence and sexual offences88.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.60-61.11%
Other theft22.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.28-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4523.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.26150.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.97-66.67%
Other theft43.450.00%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-66.67%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.801250.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.36-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 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 offences116.901000.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.60-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.048.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.9960.00%
Burglary43.07100.00%
Vehicle crime41.53100.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.60-28.57%
Burglary21.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5216.67%
Shoplifting42.6933.33%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 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 offences65.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20247
July 202418
June 202445
May 20249
April 202427
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 202411
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 9BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Barnhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1