NICHOLLS ROAD, MK42 0DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0DX

NICHOLLS ROAD, MK42 0DX, Bedford has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0DX 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 0DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0DX, encompassing approximately 3392 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

MK42 0DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5

NICHOLLS ROAD, MK42 0DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.15200.00%
Shoplifting85.31-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.36-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.06500.00%
Public order31.77-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.977.69%
Public order104.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.95-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.36-60.00%
Other theft21.77-50.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2022.40233.33%
Violence and sexual offences155.890.00%
Shoplifting134.420.00%
Public order83.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36150.00%
Other theft41.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.807.14%
Shoplifting134.4230.00%
Other theft103.83-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.95-60.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.68-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences144.42100.00%
Other theft124.13100.00%
Shoplifting103.5466.67%
Public order42.95-33.33%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 behaviour1715.92183.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.01-56.25%
Public order62.06100.00%
Shoplifting61.77-25.00%
Other theft61.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.260.00%
Shoplifting84.72-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.1560.00%
Shoplifting114.7237.50%
Vehicle crime53.240.00%
Public order41.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-40.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3211.11%
Shoplifting82.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3625.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Other theft30.8850.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Public order20.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1010.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.95-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-33.33%
Drugs31.180.00%
Shoplifting20.88-84.62%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.030.00%
Shoplifting134.13-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour63.83100.00%
Public order51.77400.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1814.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202420
June 20246
May 202415
April 202417
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 202310
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 202415
June 202415
May 202414
April 20247
March 202416
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Nicholls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gifford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kilpin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Coombs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fenlake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1