PARADINE ROAD, MK42 0JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0JA

PARADINE ROAD, MK42 0JA, Bedford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK42 0JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0JA, encompassing approximately 5285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

MK42 0JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Fenlake Road with total crimes: 4
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3

PARADINE ROAD, MK42 0JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-58.82%
Shoplifting61.32500.00%
Public order51.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-57.14%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-90.91%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9730.77%
Anti-social behaviour113.22175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Public order61.32100.00%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Possession of weapons50.950.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.00-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson72.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-33.33%
Other theft40.7633.33%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.22190.00%
Vehicle crime65.49500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.14-33.33%
Public order51.1466.67%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.89350.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.86-16.67%
Burglary42.840.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-77.78%
Other theft20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.41125.00%
Vehicle crime91.70200.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5723.08%
Burglary43.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76300.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-40.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.24-38.10%
Public order52.4666.67%
Vehicle crime50.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.8910.53%
Anti-social behaviour43.970.00%
Shoplifting40.76-66.67%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Other theft30.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.65-17.39%
Shoplifting123.59140.00%
Public order42.27-33.33%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.840.00%
Public order64.350.00%
Vehicle crime51.140.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202417
June 202413
May 202429
April 202410
March 202415
February 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 202321
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 12 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fenlake Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Acorn Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edinburgh Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Christie Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Harding Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Monmouth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Oak Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Paradine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brook Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Grosvenor Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Redwood Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Vulcan Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gifford Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1