ALDER CLOSE, MK42 0YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0YG

ALDER CLOSE, MK42 0YG, Bedford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0YG 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 0YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0YG, encompassing approximately 3319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

MK42 0YG Crime Hotspots

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

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

ALDER CLOSE, MK42 0YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.51400.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.81-79.31%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.36-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences98.74-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-25.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3015.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0455.56%
Anti-social behaviour64.22-66.67%
Public order41.81100.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.54260.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.420.00%
Public order22.710.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.747.14%
Criminal damage and arson64.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.537.69%
Burglary34.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences135.72-18.75%
Public order33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1377.78%
Public order34.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.33-52.63%
Public order32.71-25.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.240.00%
Public order45.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202415
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202429
June 202430
May 20246
April 202418
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20245
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paradine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Broad Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mile Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A5134
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Kirkman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kathie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1