MK41 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LW

MK41 9LW, Bedford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.69 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LW 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 9LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9LW, encompassing approximately 239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 9LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Shaftesbury Avenue with total crimes: 2

MK41 9LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour787.69250.00%
Violence and sexual offences729.230.00%
Drugs229.230.00%
Shoplifting28.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.350.00%
Possession of weapons18.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour220.88-50.00%
Burglary18.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.18-66.67%
Other theft14.180.00%

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 behaviour475.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson416.70300.00%
Burglary316.70200.00%
Vehicle crime312.53200.00%
Public order112.530.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Drugs14.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.18-66.67%

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 offences350.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.5350.00%
Burglary112.530.00%
Drugs14.180.00%
Public order14.180.00%
Robbery14.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.180.00%

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 offences345.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.350.00%
Robbery18.350.00%
Vehicle crime14.180.00%
Burglary14.18-50.00%
Other theft14.180.00%

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 arson229.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.35-60.00%
Burglary28.350.00%
Other theft18.350.00%

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 behaviour550.110.00%
Vehicle crime320.880.00%
Public order212.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.35-66.67%
Other theft14.180.00%

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 arson320.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.530.00%

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 behaviour425.050.00%
Burglary216.700.00%

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 offences320.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.530.00%
Possession of weapons14.180.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime558.46400.00%
Burglary320.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences28.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft18.350.00%
Public order14.18-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences462.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.5350.00%
Public order212.530.00%
Vehicle crime18.35-50.00%
Burglary14.180.00%
Drugs14.180.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime229.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.350.00%
Drugs18.350.00%
Other theft14.180.00%
Other crime14.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
August 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
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
August 20232

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

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Russell Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shaftesbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Longholme Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Kingsley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1