HARROWDEN ROAD, MK42 0RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0RS

HARROWDEN ROAD, MK42 0RS, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0RS 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 0RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0RS, encompassing approximately 2813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0RS 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

HARROWDEN ROAD, MK42 0RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 behaviour76.04-74.07%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2713.51-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences69.60-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.28366.67%
Violence and sexual offences109.95400.00%
Public order23.55100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.91-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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 behaviour86.75700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.84-37.50%
Other theft21.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69100.00%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.55-42.86%
Public order31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In January 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 offences74.27-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.20100.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9814.29%
Public order22.84-33.33%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.40133.33%
Public order32.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202427
June 202428
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 0RS 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. Barton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lovell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Duchess Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Wildflower Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1