SHACKLETON CLOSE, MK42 0FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0FJ

SHACKLETON CLOSE, MK42 0FJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0FJ 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 0FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0FJ, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hunter Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 1

SHACKLETON CLOSE, MK42 0FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.94-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.080.00%
Public order311.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-66.67%
Other crime11.590.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.55200.00%
Public order14.760.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour23.17-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.55200.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.38-50.00%
Public order11.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.170.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
March 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202414
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evans Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Flintham
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Victor Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sunderland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scott Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1