MK42 0BS, Bedford has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.01 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0BS 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 0BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0BS, encompassing approximately 1681 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 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 66.01 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 14.27 | 46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 13.08 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 11.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.54 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.57 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.97 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.38 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 66.60 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 19.03 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.92 | -34.78% |
| Public order | 12 | 8.92 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 7.14 | 22.22% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.54 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.16 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.57 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.38 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.38 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.19 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 76.12 | 8.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 23.79 | 4.55% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 13.68 | -30.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.51 | 12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.35 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 5.35 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.76 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.97 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.97 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.38 | -57.14% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.78 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 79.09 | 8.82% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 22.00 | -11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.68 | -48.84% |
| Burglary | 9 | 13.08 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.35 | -63.64% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.76 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.16 | -36.36% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.16 | -30.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.16 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.38 | -70.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 104.07 | 22.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 25.57 | 9.68% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 20.22 | 23.81% |
| Public order | 22 | 15.46 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 13.08 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 6.54 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.95 | 233.33% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.95 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.76 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.38 | -62.50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.78 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.19 | -88.89% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 86.23 | 40.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 20.81 | -26.19% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 18.43 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.49 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 6.54 | 800.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.35 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 4.76 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.76 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.57 | -28.57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.78 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.19 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 77.31 | 27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 24.98 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 14.87 | -62.16% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.33 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.54 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.16 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.57 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.57 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.97 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.38 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.38 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 37 | 86.23 | -13.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 22.00 | -19.51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 19.62 | 8.70% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.87 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.95 | -35.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.35 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.76 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.97 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.38 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 86.23 | 186.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 25.57 | 24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 24.38 | 64.29% |
| Public order | 14 | 13.68 | 40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.33 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.57 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.97 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.97 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.78 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 61.25 | -17.50% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 19.62 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 8.92 | -30.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 8.33 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.54 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.95 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.76 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.97 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.19 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.59 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 75.52 | -4.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 23.79 | -31.03% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 11.89 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.33 | 140.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 7.14 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.76 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.57 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.97 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.97 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 76.12 | 35.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 24.98 | -19.44% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 17.25 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 7.14 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.76 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.16 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.97 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.78 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 65.41 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.41 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 18.43 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 5.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.76 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.78 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 43 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 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 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 24 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 42 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 41 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 40 |
| October 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0BS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |