MK42 0AA, Bedford has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.16 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 500 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this MK42 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0AA, encompassing approximately 3621 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 20.16 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 5.52 | 18.75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.25 | 71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.31 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.66 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.10 | -70.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.55 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 16 | 20.71 | 14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 4.42 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.14 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.76 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.66 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.38 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.38 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.55 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.28 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 20.43 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.97 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.87 | -29.41% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.31 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.66 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.66 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.38 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 24.02 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.80 | -37.04% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.69 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.87 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.49 | -27.27% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.38 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | -76.92% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.83 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.55 | -87.50% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 35.35 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 7.46 | 4.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 6.35 | 57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.07 | 62.50% |
| Public order | 13 | 3.59 | 160.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.59 | 22.22% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.04 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.21 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.38 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 32.58 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 6.63 | 22.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 6.07 | -46.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.87 | 125.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.49 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.21 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 2.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.66 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.38 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.38 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.38 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 24.58 | 52.94% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 7.18 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.97 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.21 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.10 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.83 | -62.50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 28.72 | -21.74% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 9.94 | -29.17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.69 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.59 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.21 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.21 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.21 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.38 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.83 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 | 31.20 | 206.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 12.70 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.63 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.31 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.49 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.38 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.10 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.83 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 21.81 | -12.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 6.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.14 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.76 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.49 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.66 | -44.44% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.38 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.38 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.55 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.28 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 25.13 | 56.25% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 6.90 | -31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.14 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.76 | 233.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.76 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.49 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.93 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 20.43 | 69.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 6.07 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.42 | -42.86% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.21 | -14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.10 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.83 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.55 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.28 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 20.71 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.07 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 3.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.83 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.28 | 0.00% |
A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 46 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0AA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |