VOYCE WAY, MK42 0WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0WE

VOYCE WAY, MK42 0WE, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.07 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0WE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK42 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 9.85 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK42 0WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0WE, encompassing approximately 4427 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acorn Way with total crimes: 3
  • Southway with total crimes: 2
  • Ivy Road with total crimes: 2

VOYCE WAY, MK42 0WE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences64.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-83.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Other crime20.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.94300.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.710.00%
Public order52.26400.00%
Possession of weapons51.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Other theft30.6850.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Public order41.13100.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8771.43%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.16-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.420.00%
Vehicle crime92.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Public order10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.65-18.75%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.786.67%
Public order63.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.87-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour33.39-25.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8433.33%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.680.00%
Public order53.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202412
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202420
April 202412
March 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202315
October 202317
September 202317

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Acorn Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Ivy Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harding Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nash Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Monmouth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Acacia Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Paradine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Faldo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gifford Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1