HEDGEHOG MEAD, MK42 6ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 6ER

HEDGEHOG MEAD, MK42 6ER, Bedford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This MK42 6ER 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 6ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 6ER, encompassing approximately 1215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 6ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minnow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Silverstream with total crimes: 2
  • Hummingbird Way with total crimes: 2

HEDGEHOG MEAD, MK42 6ER 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.58-20.00%
Other theft23.290.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.11-16.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.52-40.00%
Public order34.940.00%
Other crime22.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.63400.00%
Burglary38.2350.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.47-75.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.870.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-60.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.0525.00%
Public order24.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.76100.00%
Other theft13.290.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.98450.00%
Burglary49.050.00%
Other theft13.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-60.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.76-16.67%
Public order14.110.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.580.00%
Public order14.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 202411
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 6ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Minnow Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Silverstream
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hummingbird Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warbler Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Thistle Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1