DITMAS AVENUE, MK42 7DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7DP

DITMAS AVENUE, MK42 7DP, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7DP 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 7DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7DP, encompassing approximately 2632 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bartrum Close with total crimes: 4
  • White Lodge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hooper Close with total crimes: 2

DITMAS AVENUE, MK42 7DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08166.67%
Burglary33.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-55.56%
Public order11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.42150.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In April 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 offences64.18200.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.14-77.78%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.22-30.77%
Public order23.42100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.46225.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.42-60.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3225.00%
Burglary13.80-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-42.86%
Burglary23.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.980.00%
Public order35.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bartrum Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. White Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Water Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eugster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1