HOCKLIFFE ROAD, MK42 0DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0DY

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, MK42 0DY, Bedford has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.90 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0DY 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 0DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0DY, encompassing approximately 3567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

MK42 0DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsbrook Road with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

HOCKLIFFE ROAD, MK42 0DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.9026.32%
Violence and sexual offences196.73171.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.3360.00%
Vehicle crime62.24200.00%
Public order41.68-63.64%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.30-13.64%
Public order115.3310.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.08-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.96-72.22%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.050.00%
Public order104.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8025.00%
Other theft51.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.400.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2219.9015.79%
Violence and sexual offences166.17-27.27%
Other theft104.49-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.80-70.00%
Vehicle crime41.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-20.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.95175.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.175.26%
Shoplifting195.61-5.00%
Other theft135.33116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Drugs21.400.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.9017.65%
Anti-social behaviour195.61280.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.33-61.90%
Other theft62.2450.00%
Public order51.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.4025.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5031.25%
Shoplifting175.89-58.54%
Public order74.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4122.71-12.77%
Violence and sexual offences1611.4960.00%
Public order64.49100.00%
Vehicle crime51.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4721.87213.33%
Violence and sexual offences1013.1811.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.8066.67%
Public order31.40-70.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.86-25.00%
Public order104.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.80-43.75%
Vehicle crime52.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.616.67%
Public order64.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.68100.00%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-80.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.8256.25%
Violence and sexual offences157.01-16.67%
Bicycle theft54.200.00%
Other theft41.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Public order30.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.820.00%
Shoplifting165.050.00%
Public order64.490.00%
Other theft51.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202418
June 20246
May 202420
April 202419
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 202416
June 202416
May 202422
April 20248
March 202421
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 202420
March 202417
February 202441
January 202447
December 202315
November 202320
October 202325
September 202316

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingsbrook Road
    Total15
    Shoplifting15
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Vulcan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nicholls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gifford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kilpin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Redwood Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Coombs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fenlake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1