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

Overview of Crime in MK42 0SL

HARROWDEN ROAD, MK42 0SL, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0SL 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 0SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0SL, encompassing approximately 3192 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 0SL 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

HARROWDEN ROAD, MK42 0SL 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-16.67%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-80.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.40-20.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.04275.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 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 behaviour85.33-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.510.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.13-28.57%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.260.00%
Vehicle crime52.19150.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences74.70-12.50%
Public order32.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5133.33%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences85.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9511.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.830.00%
Public order42.820.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202430
June 202430
May 20248
April 202410
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0SL 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. Dunham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lovell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Duchess Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Worcester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Wildflower Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lily Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1