HEREFORD ROAD, MK42 0RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0RP

HEREFORD ROAD, MK42 0RP, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0RP 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 0RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0RP, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southway with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 3

HEREFORD ROAD, MK42 0RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.02-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.19-74.07%
Violence and sexual offences52.890.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2715.28-6.90%
Violence and sexual offences511.1525.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.28383.33%
Violence and sexual offences411.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.84700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.30-28.57%
Other theft22.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1975.00%
Vehicle crime22.89-60.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.37400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.060.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.540.00%
Public order13.72-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1950.00%
Public order23.72-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4350.00%
Public order32.48-25.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.950.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202427
June 202429
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Foxglove Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lovell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Wildflower Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1