HERONSCROFT, MK41 9LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LP

HERONSCROFT, MK41 9LP, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LP 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 9LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9LP, encompassing approximately 3160 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK41 9LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Cambrian Way with total crimes: 2
  • Barnhill with total crimes: 2

HERONSCROFT, MK41 9LP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting239.81228.57%
Violence and sexual offences57.2866.67%
Other theft11.58-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.11-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences32.21-25.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting187.91-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4518.67400.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.24500.00%
Burglary31.9050.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.8550.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2712.661250.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.54-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Shoplifting20.63-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%

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
Shoplifting43.16-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-71.43%
Burglary10.63-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.498.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.1175.00%
Burglary42.21100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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
Shoplifting126.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.80-42.86%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75-12.50%
Shoplifting42.2133.33%
Burglary31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In September 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 offences31.900.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 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
September 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting23
  • 2. Cambrian Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Barnhill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodmere
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Downside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roundmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1