CHURCH WALK, MK42 7BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7BH

CHURCH WALK, MK42 7BH, Bedford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7BH 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 7BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7BH, encompassing approximately 2017 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK42 7BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bartrum Close with total crimes: 4
  • Basen Close with total crimes: 3
  • White Lodge Close with total crimes: 2

CHURCH WALK, MK42 7BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.92133.33%
Burglary33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-80.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.901100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9442.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.47100.00%
Public order10.99-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.940.00%
Burglary22.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.45500.00%
Other theft22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9625.00%
Drugs22.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.460.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 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 7BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bartrum Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Basen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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