MK42 6FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 6FS

MK42 6FS, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.59 per 1,000 population. This MK42 6FS 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 6FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 6FS, encompassing approximately 1038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 6FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minnow Way with total crimes: 2
  • Silverstream with total crimes: 2
  • Nightingale Court with total crimes: 2

MK42 6FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.59100.00%
Other theft15.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.78-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-40.00%

In July 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 offences719.25-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.74150.00%
Public order34.81-25.00%
Other crime22.89100.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.22400.00%
Public order49.630.00%
Burglary33.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89-60.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.52150.00%
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.93-50.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.850.00%
Public order33.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Drugs11.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%

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 offences45.78300.00%
Other theft13.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.401000.00%
Burglary210.590.00%
Other theft11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-80.00%

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 offences57.70-16.67%
Public order14.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.59100.00%
Vehicle crime25.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.780.00%
Public order12.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 202411
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 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 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Minnow Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Silverstream
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightingale Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hummingbird Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Linnet Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Avocet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thistle Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1