MK42 0XE, Bedford has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.06 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0XE 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 0XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0XE, encompassing approximately 3639 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 20.06 | 35.29% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 6.32 | 81.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 5.50 | 175.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.02 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.37 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.55 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 17.59 | 13.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 4.67 | -38.89% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.02 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.20 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.37 | -69.23% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 19.79 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.95 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.12 | -7.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.57 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.92 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 17 | 20.88 | 41.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 4.67 | 45.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.40 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.20 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.10 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.82 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.82 | -62.50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 21.16 | 29.41% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 6.05 | -29.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 3.30 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.02 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.20 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.20 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.10 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.55 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 19.51 | 70.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 4.67 | 21.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 4.67 | -65.22% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.20 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.37 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.10 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.82 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 20.06 | 43.75% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 6.32 | -58.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.85 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.75 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.92 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.37 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.82 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.55 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 25.01 | -24.44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 9.34 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.40 | 30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.57 | 800.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 25.01 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 12.37 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.12 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.65 | -14.29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 15.94 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 4.12 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.75 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.20 | 16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.92 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.65 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.55 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 17.59 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.12 | -31.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.92 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.65 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.82 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.82 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.55 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 22 | 17.04 | 69.23% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 6.05 | 20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.95 | -41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.92 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.10 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | -83.33% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 17.31 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 4.12 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.55 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 259 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 34 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 17 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 0XE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |