MARK RUTHERFORD ROAD, MK42 0HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0HZ

MARK RUTHERFORD ROAD, MK42 0HZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0HZ 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 0HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0HZ, encompassing approximately 4486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

MK42 0HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nicholls Road with total crimes: 4

MARK RUTHERFORD ROAD, MK42 0HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.03137.50%
Vehicle crime74.24600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5666.67%
Shoplifting51.11-28.57%
Public order41.11-50.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order87.8014.29%
Violence and sexual offences81.78-42.86%
Shoplifting71.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-83.33%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1815.16260.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.010.00%
Shoplifting83.1233.33%
Public order71.78133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Possession of weapons51.110.00%
Other theft41.11-60.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.15-39.13%
Other theft103.12-16.67%
Shoplifting62.23-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-72.22%
Public order31.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.38130.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.13-5.26%
Other theft124.01100.00%
Shoplifting72.6740.00%
Public order51.5625.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

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 behaviour1912.26280.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.24-37.50%
Other theft62.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Shoplifting51.11-16.67%
Public order41.11100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

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 offences168.920.00%
Shoplifting63.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

In February 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 offences168.4723.08%
Shoplifting83.57166.67%
Vehicle crime61.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34300.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.3618.18%
Other theft42.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 offences116.91-26.67%
Public order92.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

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 offences159.81-25.00%
Shoplifting93.34-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.0125.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.150.00%
Shoplifting144.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202418
June 20245
May 202418
April 202419
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202414
June 202414
May 202423
April 202410
March 202416
February 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 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
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 8 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
January 20241
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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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 0HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Nicholls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gifford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kilpin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harding Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Carter Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coombs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fenlake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1