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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7DW

DITMAS AVENUE, MK42 7DW, Bedford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7DW, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 6
  • White Lodge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hooper Close with total crimes: 2

DITMAS AVENUE, MK42 7DW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Robbery10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.80-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences33.38-66.67%
Public order11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.05-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences95.32125.00%
Other theft24.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.6030.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.83100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.18-38.46%
Public order43.87300.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.15550.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-75.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.870.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.280.00%
Robbery13.380.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
February 20248
January 202413
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 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
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oliver Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. White Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Diemer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eugster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1