WYATT ROAD, MK42 7EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7EH

WYATT ROAD, MK42 7EH, Bedford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7EH 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 7EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7EH, encompassing approximately 3486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK42 7EH 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WYATT ROAD, MK42 7EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4637.50%
Burglary43.15300.00%
Vehicle crime41.1533.33%
Shoplifting41.15-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.62250.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.02-20.00%
Public order52.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-36.36%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.57-33.33%

In June 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 behaviour119.7583.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.15-40.00%
Shoplifting42.58100.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4636.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.3020.00%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.57-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.18-15.38%
Shoplifting103.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1818.18%
Shoplifting83.73100.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0422.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.15100.00%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Shoplifting41.15100.00%
Public order31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6080.00%
Public order52.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.02-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60-42.86%
Shoplifting52.29400.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.32133.33%
Other theft44.02100.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202314
September 20236

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
September 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 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
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7EH 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. White Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Molly Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Water Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eugster Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1