DUNHAM CLOSE, MK42 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0LU

DUNHAM CLOSE, MK42 0LU, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0LU 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 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0LU, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 0LU 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
  • Nash Road with total crimes: 1

DUNHAM CLOSE, MK42 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.32-96.55%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.6726.09%
Violence and sexual offences313.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Public order20.930.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.35283.33%
Violence and sexual offences510.650.00%
Public order22.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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 behaviour67.41-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-16.67%
Public order32.320.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 behaviour107.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.6320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.70100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4814.29%
Public order23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.72-46.15%
Burglary53.24400.00%
Vehicle crime32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.580.00%
Drugs36.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 202429
June 202423
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 0LU postcode area is presented below.

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