LONDON ROAD, MK42 0NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0NX

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0NX, Bedford has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0NX 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 0NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0NX, encompassing approximately 5568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 0NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.29150.00%
Vehicle crime95.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.62300.00%
Shoplifting81.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.4466.67%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Other crime30.54-50.00%
Public order30.54-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.0640.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.51-33.33%
Public order82.150.00%
Other crime61.44100.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-62.50%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-83.33%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8338.46%
Anti-social behaviour123.23100.00%
Shoplifting102.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.800.00%
Public order81.44100.00%
Other theft51.4466.67%
Possession of weapons40.900.00%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime30.54-25.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.69-55.17%
Criminal damage and arson82.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4420.00%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other crime40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-50.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.21107.14%
Shoplifting125.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.90150.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.2414.29%
Violence and sexual offences142.87-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour72.5140.00%
Public order51.26-16.67%
Drugs40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other theft30.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.95-5.00%
Shoplifting143.41-58.82%
Public order62.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Other theft50.90400.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3415.08-24.44%
Violence and sexual offences206.11-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson93.5928.57%
Vehicle crime51.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.90400.00%
Public order50.9025.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4516.70221.43%
Violence and sexual offences238.0853.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.13133.33%
Public order41.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.16-34.78%
Shoplifting142.69-6.67%
Public order72.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.854.55%
Shoplifting154.13-31.82%
Public order72.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-20.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.210.00%
Shoplifting223.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202412
July 202418
June 202413
May 202429
April 202414
March 202419
February 202420
January 202423
December 202315
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202415
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 202434
January 202445
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Vulcan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nicholls Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Sidings
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gifford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kilpin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Firbank Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Darwin Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Redwood Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Fitzgerald Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coombs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fenlake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Leonard'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1