PENLEE CLOSE, MK41 9JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9JZ

PENLEE CLOSE, MK41 9JZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9JZ 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 9JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9JZ, encompassing approximately 3038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK41 9JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballinghall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

PENLEE CLOSE, MK41 9JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.97-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.65300.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63300.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.59500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.58700.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-85.71%

In January 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 offences73.62133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.300.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.96-25.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In October 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 offences32.63-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.270.00%
Burglary32.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ballinghall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Harpenden Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Thurlestone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1