BALLIOL ROAD, MK42 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7ET

BALLIOL ROAD, MK42 7ET, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7ET, encompassing approximately 3106 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK42 7ET 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

BALLIOL ROAD, MK42 7ET 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 offences86.12100.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order66.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 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 offences96.1212.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.57-33.33%
Public order22.570.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.86-25.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.2250.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.15175.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51-16.67%
Drugs13.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.720.00%
Public order34.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 1 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

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 7ET 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. 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. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1