BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LJ

BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9LJ, encompassing approximately 3219 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK41 9LJ area, explore the MK41 9LJ 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: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK41 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Ballinghall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

BROOKFIELD ROAD, MK41 9LJ 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.80228.57%
Violence and sexual offences107.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11300.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.35-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences22.17-71.43%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.25-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4520.81400.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.98300.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%

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
Shoplifting99.01-66.67%
Other theft42.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2714.601250.00%
Vehicle crime68.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.86-44.44%
Burglary31.550.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80400.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Shoplifting20.93-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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
Shoplifting44.04-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-66.67%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.018.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.0450.00%
Burglary41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.73-55.56%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5950.00%
Shoplifting42.8033.33%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences64.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
October 20231

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Ballinghall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Fairway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Barnhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Downside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brixham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1