MILL LANE, MK42 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7BD

MILL LANE, MK42 7BD, Bedford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7BD, encompassing approximately 1627 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)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK42 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Bartrum Close with total crimes: 4
  • White Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

MILL LANE, MK42 7BD 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.90100.00%
Shoplifting43.69-71.43%
Burglary32.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.66250.00%
Public order58.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.29-30.00%
Shoplifting44.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.36900.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.1425.00%
Shoplifting43.07100.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.76-50.00%
Shoplifting22.46-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.2925.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%

In March 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 offences812.900.00%
Shoplifting84.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.910.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.52100.00%
Shoplifting44.91100.00%
Public order22.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9933.33%
Public order42.46300.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.23-60.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.83400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-20.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bartrum Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. White Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Molly Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Water Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eugster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1