MK42 0BE, Bedford has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.06 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0BE 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 0BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0BE, encompassing approximately 2494 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, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 | 28.06 | 26.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 7.62 | 15.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 6.01 | 44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.21 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.41 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.60 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.20 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.20 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 27.66 | 7.14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 6.01 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.21 | 80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.61 | -52.63% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.61 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.00 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.60 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.20 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.20 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 36.48 | 62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 10.42 | -5.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.62 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.61 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.21 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.41 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.00 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.60 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.80 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.80 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 35.68 | -8.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 8.42 | -39.39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 8.02 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.41 | -53.85% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.41 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.00 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.60 | -70.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.20 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.20 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 48.51 | 32.00% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 13.23 | 4.55% |
| Public order | 13 | 9.22 | 160.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 5.21 | -35.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 4.41 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.01 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.61 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.21 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.60 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 45.30 | 56.25% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 10.02 | 29.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 8.82 | -26.09% |
| Burglary | 9 | 6.81 | 125.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 3.61 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.81 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.81 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.41 | -37.50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.60 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.60 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 37.28 | 15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 9.22 | -52.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 6.81 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.41 | 14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.60 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.60 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.60 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.20 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.20 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 42.49 | -16.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 14.43 | -9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 8.02 | -6.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.61 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.21 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.81 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.81 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.60 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.80 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 41.69 | 186.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 17.24 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.82 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.01 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.61 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.60 | -55.56% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.60 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.20 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 27.66 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 6.01 | -17.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.61 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.01 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.61 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.41 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.41 | -72.73% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.80 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 34.88 | -15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 6.81 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6.01 | 27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 5.61 | 175.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 4.41 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.41 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.00 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.60 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.20 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 32.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 8.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.02 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.21 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 36 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0BE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| 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 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |