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

Overview of Crime in MK42 0PX

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0PX, Bedford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0PX 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 0PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0PX, encompassing approximately 2601 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

MK42 0PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Southway with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-40.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.84-81.48%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.84-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences410.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.38383.33%
Violence and sexual offences511.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.00-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.310.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.38650.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.77-33.33%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 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 offences65.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.92200.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.460.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2320.00%
Other crime22.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.150.00%
Other crime31.920.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202427
June 202429
May 20246
April 202415
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Foxglove Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Mile Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1