OAK ROAD, MK42 0HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0HH

OAK ROAD, MK42 0HH, Bedford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0HH 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 0HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0HH, encompassing approximately 3677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

MK42 0HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Southway with total crimes: 3
  • London Road with total crimes: 3

OAK ROAD, MK42 0HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.70200.00%
Vehicle crime64.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.44-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.36-85.29%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.2330.77%
Violence and sexual offences79.25-12.50%
Public order51.90150.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.97188.89%
Violence and sexual offences87.07-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Public order21.09-50.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.54-30.77%
Public order42.45100.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.06160.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.54333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.54200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 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 offences52.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.89-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.72133.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour42.990.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.980.00%
Public order43.81100.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.250.00%
Other theft23.81-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.800.00%
Other theft33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 202413
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202434
June 202426
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20231

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1