MK42 0BU, Bedford has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.84 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0BU, encompassing approximately 1709 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 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 60.84 | -23.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.45 | 69.23% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 12.87 | 26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 11.11 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.26 | -36.36% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.09 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.51 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.92 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.34 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 62.59 | -21.05% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 17.55 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 8.77 | -43.48% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.60 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.43 | 57.14% |
| Burglary | 7 | 6.43 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.09 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.51 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.34 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.34 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.17 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 70.78 | 2.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 22.23 | 4.55% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 13.45 | -30.43% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.36 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.26 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.09 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.09 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.92 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.92 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.75 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.75 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.17 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.17 | 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 | 76.05 | 23.33% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 21.64 | -11.54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 13.45 | -46.34% |
| Burglary | 9 | 12.87 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 5.26 | -65.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.09 | -30.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.09 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.51 | -45.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.51 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.34 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.75 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 97.11 | 32.26% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 23.98 | 7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 17.55 | 23.81% |
| Public order | 20 | 15.21 | 81.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 11.70 | 266.67% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.43 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 5.85 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.26 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 4.68 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.34 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.75 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.17 | -87.50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 76.63 | 24.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.13 | -31.71% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 16.38 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.43 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.68 | 700.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.68 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.09 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.92 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.75 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.17 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.17 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.17 | -83.33% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 74.29 | 28.12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 23.98 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 14.62 | -62.16% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.19 | 22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 6.43 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.09 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 3.51 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.51 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.34 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.34 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.34 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 37 | 83.07 | -13.95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 21.64 | -13.51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 18.72 | 13.64% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 14.62 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.85 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.26 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.92 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.34 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 80.73 | 186.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 25.15 | 19.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 21.64 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 12 | 12.87 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.02 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.51 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.92 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.75 | -60.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 57.33 | -18.42% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 18.13 | 7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 8.77 | -26.32% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.19 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.85 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 5.26 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.68 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.17 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 72.54 | -7.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 22.23 | -34.48% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 11.11 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.19 | 140.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 7.02 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.68 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.51 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.92 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.92 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.17 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.17 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 71.95 | 32.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 23.98 | -19.44% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 16.96 | 20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 7.02 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.26 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.68 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.92 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.34 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.34 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.75 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.58 | 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 | 63.18 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.06 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 18.13 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 4.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 41 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 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 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| 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 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 30 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 37 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 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 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 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 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 |
A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. February 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 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0BU 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 | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 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 |