ST HELENA ROAD, MK42 0RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0RA

ST HELENA ROAD, MK42 0RA, Bedford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.13 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0RA 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 0RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0RA, encompassing approximately 3612 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 0RA area, explore the MK42 0RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

MK42 0RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paradine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Avenue with total crimes: 3

ST HELENA ROAD, MK42 0RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.38400.00%
Vehicle crime41.38100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-25.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.92-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.75200.00%
Public order44.98100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-88.89%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.49-25.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In March 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 offences84.71-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3036.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.540.00%
Burglary33.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.71-26.67%
Public order33.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2066.67%
Public order34.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4950.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.300.00%
Public order44.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 20249
May 202418
April 20246
March 20248
February 202415
January 202411
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mile Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1