AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 7AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7AP

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 7AP, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.27 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7AP 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 7AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7AP, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7AP area, explore the MK42 7AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 7AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK42 7AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.2785.71%
Public order48.3133.33%
Vehicle crime42.56300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.23-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences34.48-62.50%
Public order31.9250.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.99300.00%
Shoplifting85.1214.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.12-50.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.79-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Other theft32.56200.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.1537.50%
Violence and sexual offences27.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Other theft11.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.7933.33%
Other theft45.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.84-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5916.67%
Shoplifting64.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.840.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.07-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences65.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.84100.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Burglary10.64-75.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.27160.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.31300.00%
Burglary45.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Burglary21.28-33.33%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.680.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Shoplifting31.920.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1