HEADLEY MEADOW, MK42 0DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0DP

HEADLEY MEADOW, MK42 0DP, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0DP 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 0DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0DP, encompassing approximately 1093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horace Close with total crimes: 2
  • Halton Place with total crimes: 1
  • Banks Close with total crimes: 1

HEADLEY MEADOW, MK42 0DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.40-60.00%
Robbery11.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Shoplifting10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.57200.00%
Public order22.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Burglary11.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.980.00%
Vehicle crime25.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.98200.00%
Shoplifting35.490.00%
Burglary12.74-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-50.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.32300.00%
Shoplifting23.660.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.15-40.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3266.67%
Drugs14.570.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.89200.00%
Public order32.74200.00%
Other theft22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-50.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6650.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Public order10.91-75.00%
Shoplifting10.91-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.55150.00%
Public order44.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Shoplifting11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horace Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Halton Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Banks Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wycombe Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oswald Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carmichael Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1