MK42 0PJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.66 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0PJ 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 0PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0PJ, encompassing approximately 4920 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 16.66 | 109.09% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.67 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.67 | 140.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.44 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.41 | -77.78% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 18 | 13.82 | 20.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 3.66 | -38.89% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.83 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.22 | -54.55% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.81 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 15.65 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.66 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.24 | 42.86% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.03 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.83 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.81 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 14.63 | -8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 4.27 | -34.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.05 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.24 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.42 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.81 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.61 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.41 | -71.43% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 19.31 | 109.09% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 4.67 | 4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.67 | -11.76% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.05 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.63 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.63 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.42 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.22 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 17.27 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.47 | 70.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 3.45 | -56.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.24 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.63 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.02 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.81 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.61 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 16.87 | 31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 5.08 | -48.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.03 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.42 | -22.22% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.42 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.61 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 18.29 | -25.53% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 7.11 | -29.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.86 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.03 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.83 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.22 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 21.95 | 213.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 9.55 | 17.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.49 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.42 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.41 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 14.23 | 35.29% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.05 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.63 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.42 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.22 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.22 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.20 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.20 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 14.23 | -15.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.45 | -31.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.05 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.83 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.02 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.81 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.81 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.20 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 14.63 | 69.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 4.47 | 5.26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.06 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.42 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.02 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.81 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.61 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 14.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.02 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.20 | 0.00% |
A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 19 |
A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 23 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 35 |
| January 2024 | 47 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0PJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |