DENTS ROAD, MK42 0QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0QP

DENTS ROAD, MK42 0QP, Bedford has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0QP 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 0QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0QP, encompassing approximately 5021 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

MK42 0QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Vulcan Street with total crimes: 4

DENTS ROAD, MK42 0QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1576.92%
Vehicle crime84.58166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.1933.33%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9718.18%
Other crime42.5933.33%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-50.00%
Shoplifting30.60200.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39-33.33%
Public order51.190.00%
Other theft51.00150.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.77-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.19200.00%
Public order51.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.00400.00%
Public order41.00100.00%
Other theft40.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.17-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.39250.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.79-57.14%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.165.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.1875.00%
Vehicle crime61.39100.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5633.33%
Burglary43.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.99150.00%
Public order51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.9678.57%
Public order54.9825.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202411
June 202411
May 202430
April 202412
March 202414
February 202421
January 202420
December 202315
November 202325
October 202314

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Vulcan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Sidings
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Darwin Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Conquest Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hawkins Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elstow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Brackley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Faraday Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mark Rutherford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1