MK41 9LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LN

MK41 9LN, Bedford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.03 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LN 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 9LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9LN, encompassing approximately 293 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

MK41 9LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Shaftesbury Avenue with total crimes: 1

MK41 9LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences317.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour868.1314.29%
Violence and sexual offences427.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson313.6350.00%
Vehicle crime210.220.00%
Burglary16.810.00%
Other theft13.410.00%
Shoplifting13.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour771.53250.00%
Violence and sexual offences723.840.00%
Drugs223.840.00%
Shoplifting26.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.810.00%
Possession of weapons16.810.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour220.44-50.00%
Other theft26.81100.00%
Burglary16.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime13.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour461.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.63300.00%
Burglary313.63200.00%
Vehicle crime310.22200.00%
Public order110.220.00%
Other theft13.410.00%
Drugs13.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.41-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences340.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.2250.00%
Burglary110.220.00%
Drugs13.410.00%
Public order13.410.00%
Robbery13.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.410.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences337.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.810.00%
Robbery16.810.00%
Vehicle crime13.410.00%
Burglary13.41-50.00%
Other theft13.410.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson227.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.81-60.00%
Burglary26.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.810.00%
Other theft13.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour544.280.00%
Vehicle crime317.030.00%
Public order210.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.81-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.41-50.00%
Other theft13.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson317.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.22100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour430.66300.00%
Burglary213.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.810.00%
Other theft13.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.41-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences320.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.220.00%
Possession of weapons13.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.41-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 crime551.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.030.00%
Burglary310.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.220.00%
Bicycle theft16.810.00%
Public order13.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Russell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1