POLHILL AVENUE, MK41 9DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9DS

POLHILL AVENUE, MK41 9DS, Bedford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.57 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9DS 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 9DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9DS, encompassing approximately 1175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK41 9DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kimbolton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • St Augustine'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Edmond Road with total crimes: 2

POLHILL AVENUE, MK41 9DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.57200.00%
Public order47.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40200.00%
Drugs22.550.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Public order21.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order513.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime44.2533.33%
Other theft13.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.5550.00%
Burglary22.550.00%
Public order11.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.16233.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.76-44.44%
Public order34.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.55100.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour916.16350.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.66133.33%
Public order15.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.91300.00%
Other theft33.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.550.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences38.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-75.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.06166.67%
Public order26.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.55-33.33%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.61-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.66-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.70-66.67%
Robbery10.850.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.510.00%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kimbolton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Augustine'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Edmond Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windsor Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Crediton Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maple Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brendon Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Langdale
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Stancliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Selsey Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Polhill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sidmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1