MK41 9RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9RW

MK41 9RW, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9RW 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 9RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9RW, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 9RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Harpenden Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

MK41 9RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5880.00%
Vehicle crime33.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-50.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.79133.33%
Other theft62.44500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.09400.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.76100.00%
Vehicle crime63.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09200.00%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.09500.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.44300.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.4950.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences33.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harpenden Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tintern Abbey
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Neath Abbey
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Kimble Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1