WELLINGTON ROAD, MK42 0UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0UT

WELLINGTON ROAD, MK42 0UT, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0UT 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 0UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0UT, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hunter Close with total crimes: 1
  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 1

WELLINGTON ROAD, MK42 0UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.13466.67%
Public order411.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.70100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.72-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.36-33.33%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

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 offences88.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.380.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.05200.00%
Shoplifting24.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.69-60.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202417
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lincoln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evans Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Flintham
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Victor Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sunderland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Scott Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Garland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1