MARETH ROAD, MK42 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0DB

MARETH ROAD, MK42 0DB, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0DB 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 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0DB, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 0DB area, explore the MK42 0DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0DB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Harding Close with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Alamein Avenue with total crimes: 3

MARETH ROAD, MK42 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Public order21.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.76-52.63%
Violence and sexual offences73.920.00%
Public order43.050.00%
Shoplifting31.74-57.14%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.73171.43%
Violence and sexual offences78.27-12.50%
Shoplifting73.0540.00%
Public order43.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-58.82%
Other theft73.05-30.00%
Shoplifting53.05-28.57%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.910.00%
Other theft107.40150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.3614.29%
Shoplifting73.48133.33%
Public order43.0533.33%
Burglary11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.86142.86%
Violence and sexual offences77.40-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05-20.00%
Other theft41.74300.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.3711.11%
Anti-social behaviour74.36133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.05150.00%
Burglary32.1850.00%
Shoplifting31.31-57.14%
Public order21.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1912.50%
Shoplifting73.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.48150.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.84-11.11%
Public order53.48150.00%
Drugs22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.19-30.77%
Shoplifting53.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.1850.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.320.00%
Bicycle theft35.660.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202419
June 20247
May 202417
April 202417
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dunham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1