ACACIA ROAD, MK42 0HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0HX

ACACIA ROAD, MK42 0HX, Bedford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0HX 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 0HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0HX, encompassing approximately 3890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nicholls Road with total crimes: 4
  • London Road with total crimes: 3

ACACIA ROAD, MK42 0HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.74166.67%
Vehicle crime74.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Public order41.03-42.86%
Other crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.6875.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.80-50.00%
Shoplifting51.54-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-77.78%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.14260.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.63-14.29%
Shoplifting73.0840.00%
Public order41.8033.33%
Other theft31.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.57-6.67%
Other theft93.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-72.22%
Shoplifting51.29-28.57%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.42-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences154.6350.00%
Other theft123.86100.00%
Shoplifting73.0840.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.62280.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.88-37.50%
Other theft62.57200.00%
Shoplifting51.54-16.67%
Public order41.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.026.67%
Shoplifting64.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.5136.36%
Shoplifting83.86300.00%
Vehicle crime62.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54300.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.940.00%
Other theft42.83100.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.48-26.67%
Public order92.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31-20.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.05-16.67%
Shoplifting93.86-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.3166.67%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.570.00%
Shoplifting144.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202418
June 20245
May 202418
April 202419
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202415
April 202410
March 202416
February 202415
January 202411
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Nicholls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gifford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kilpin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Coombs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fenlake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1