LONDON ROAD, MK42 0ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0ST

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0ST, Bedford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0ST 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 0ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0ST, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK42 0ST Crime Hotspots

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

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

LONDON ROAD, MK42 0ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.50333.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-40.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.23-82.76%
Vehicle crime31.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.4220.83%
Violence and sexual offences39.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.31-66.67%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1771.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.92-50.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9240.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.230.00%
Vehicle crime62.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.88-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences114.9022.22%
Public order33.59200.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94-33.33%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.190.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202429
June 202424
May 20246
April 202412
March 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1