LEASWAY, MK41 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9DG

LEASWAY, MK41 9DG, Bedford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9DG, encompassing approximately 2626 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 9DG area, explore the MK41 9DG Area information page.
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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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Cambrian Way with total crimes: 2
  • Woodmere with total crimes: 1

LEASWAY, MK41 9DG 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.04228.57%
Violence and sexual offences28.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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
Shoplifting74.19-61.11%
Other theft22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-60.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.04-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.8525.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4521.32400.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.13300.00%
Burglary31.5250.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.23-66.67%
Burglary23.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.091250.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.28-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.19600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.57-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-87.50%

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
Shoplifting1311.048.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.9560.00%
Burglary43.05100.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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
Shoplifting129.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5766.67%
Public order21.900.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
October 20233

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 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Cambrian Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodmere
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chudleigh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1