WENDOVER DRIVE, MK41 9SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK41 9SS

WENDOVER DRIVE, MK41 9SS, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.96 per 1,000 population. This MK41 9SS 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 9SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK41 9SS, encompassing approximately 3715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK41 9SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ballinghall Close with total crimes: 3
  • Harpenden Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sandy Road with total crimes: 1

WENDOVER DRIVE, MK41 9SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 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 offences43.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.77-61.54%
Other crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.46160.00%
Vehicle crime33.50-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime77.2716.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.88133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.8866.67%
Other theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs32.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-40.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.42150.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 9SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ballinghall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harpenden Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandy Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Aylesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kimble Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1