MK41 9LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9LW

MK41 9LW, Bedford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.88 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9LW 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

MK41 9LW 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 9LW 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 offences320.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.53-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour870.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson333.4050.00%
Vehicle crime212.530.00%
Burglary18.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.18-85.71%
Other theft14.180.00%
Shoplifting14.18-50.00%

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 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 offences320.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.530.00%
Possession of weapons14.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK41 9LW 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