WILDFLOWER WAY, MK42 0SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0SG

WILDFLOWER WAY, MK42 0SG, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0SG 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 0SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0SG, encompassing approximately 2513 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: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Herbrand Road with total crimes: 4
  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 3

WILDFLOWER WAY, MK42 0SG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.97-81.48%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 behaviour2715.52-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences610.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 behaviour2817.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.14400.00%
Public order23.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.77-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.56800.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.58-42.86%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76133.33%
Vehicle crime32.7850.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.58-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 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 offences86.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.7725.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-20.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5766.67%
Public order21.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202427
June 202428
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 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 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 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
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
October 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
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 0SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Herbrand Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Duchess Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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