LOVELL ROAD, MK42 0LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0LS

LOVELL ROAD, MK42 0LS, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0LS 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 0LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0LS, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alamein Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Barton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

LOVELL ROAD, MK42 0LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-92.86%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2816.523.70%
Violence and sexual offences412.17-33.33%
Public order31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.08350.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.7420.00%
Public order22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.52-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.61-16.67%
Public order22.170.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.35-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6933.33%
Vehicle crime43.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.9150.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.65-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.00-42.86%
Burglary63.48500.00%
Vehicle crime32.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.17250.00%
Drugs46.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202428
June 202427
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 0LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dunham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lovell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1