MK41 9QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9QJ

MK41 9QJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.31 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK41 postcode area, which has experienced 304 crimes and a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK41 9QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9QJ, encompassing approximately 1117 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

MK41 9QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Russell Avenue with total crimes: 2

MK41 9QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.31-57.14%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.68-70.00%
Shoplifting32.68-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Bicycle theft12.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.94250.00%
Shoplifting76.2675.00%
Drugs16.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime414.31-42.86%
Shoplifting43.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79100.00%
Burglary11.79-50.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime719.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.47300.00%
Burglary23.58100.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.4766.67%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.37-33.33%
Burglary11.790.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.63200.00%
Other theft35.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-83.33%
Burglary10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.52500.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.37-60.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Shoplifting10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.52-44.44%
Public order34.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.570.00%
Burglary38.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.680.00%
Bicycle theft22.680.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Kingsley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Russell Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. George Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dudley Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Risborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dean Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Irwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Priory Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Greenshields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1