MK42 0ZL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 0ZL

MK42 0ZL, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This MK42 0ZL 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 0ZL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 0ZL, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 0ZL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southway with total crimes: 3
  • Alamein Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Harrowden Lane with total crimes: 3

MK42 0ZL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.19250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-84.85%
Other theft21.620.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3312.6622.22%
Public order310.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.17-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.92-40.00%
Public order31.95200.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In April 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 behaviour129.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.90100.00%
Burglary13.250.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.25-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87-33.33%
Burglary31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.87-10.00%
Public order42.92300.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.440.00%
Public order34.870.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202433
June 202427
May 20249
April 202412
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southway
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Alamein Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harrowden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Alder Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Willow Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Nash Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mareth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Dunham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lovell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Leiston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Meadowsweet Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1