MEGGINSON WAY, MK42 0US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0US

MEGGINSON WAY, MK42 0US, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0US 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 0US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0US, encompassing approximately 1631 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 0US area, explore the MK42 0US 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horace Close with total crimes: 2
  • Megginson Way with total crimes: 2
  • Halton Place with total crimes: 1

MEGGINSON WAY, MK42 0US 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-60.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In August 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 offences612.26-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.6866.67%
Public order33.060.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.49-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour36.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.49116.67%
Public order37.97200.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Burglary11.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Public order11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.97133.33%
Shoplifting24.290.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.1933.33%
Burglary32.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In February 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 offences412.26-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.97350.00%
Drugs15.520.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-75.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.260.00%
Public order43.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horace Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Megginson Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halton Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Banks Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wycombe Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oswald Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Highway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eustace Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bishop Mead
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Keeley Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carmichael Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1