MK42 0QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0QL

MK42 0QL, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0QL 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 0QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0QL, encompassing approximately 2041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 0QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Havilland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Westwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hunter Close with total crimes: 1

MK42 0QL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.92-25.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.27140.00%
Public order55.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%

In June 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 offences55.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In May 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 offences57.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.45-50.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 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 behaviour66.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.9433.33%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.80-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.4333.33%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.33120.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.39200.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.370.00%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.390.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. De Havilland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Westwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victor Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sunderland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Scott Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Garland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Highway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1