MK42 0BX, Bedford has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.00 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0BX 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 0BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0BX, encompassing approximately 1882 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 | 34.00 | 18.75% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 10.09 | -6.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.97 | 120.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.84 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.66 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.13 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.53 | -90.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 16 | 39.32 | 14.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 8.50 | -36.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.50 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.31 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.19 | -64.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.66 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.13 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.59 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 44.63 | 56.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 13.28 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.44 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 7.44 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.19 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.66 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.66 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.66 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 44.63 | -8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 11.16 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 8.50 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 8.50 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.19 | -64.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.66 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.13 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.13 | -63.64% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.13 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 62.69 | 9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 12.75 | 4.55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 12.22 | 7.14% |
| Public order | 14 | 7.97 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 7.44 | 175.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 5.84 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.31 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.25 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.13 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.13 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 49.94 | 29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 11.69 | 29.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.69 | -41.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.44 | -30.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.72 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.19 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.13 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.13 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 50.47 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 12.75 | -52.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 9.03 | 6.25% |
| Public order | 10 | 9.03 | 25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 5.31 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.19 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.66 | -55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.13 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.13 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 56.85 | -16.28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 19.13 | -18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 9.56 | 6.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 8.50 | 800.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.78 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.25 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.72 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 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 | 54.72 | 186.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 22.85 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 11.69 | 114.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.97 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.72 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.19 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.59 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 32.41 | -21.74% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 9.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 7.97 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.19 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.66 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 46.76 | -8.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 12.22 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 7.97 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.84 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.78 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.25 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.19 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.66 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 43.04 | 31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 13.28 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 11.16 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.13 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.59 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 35.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 10.09 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 7.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 6.38 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.66 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 17 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 14 |
A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 274 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| 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 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 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 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 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 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0BX 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 | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 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 | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |