HUNTINGDON ROAD, MK42 7EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7EX

HUNTINGDON ROAD, MK42 7EX, Bedford has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.92 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7EX 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 7EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7EX, encompassing approximately 3871 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7EX area, explore the MK42 7EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK42 7EX area, visit the MK42 7EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

MK42 7EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Bartrum Close with total crimes: 4

HUNTINGDON ROAD, MK42 7EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.5525.00%
Shoplifting51.29-64.29%
Burglary41.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.030.00%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.26-91.67%
Other theft10.26-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.15-14.29%
Shoplifting144.65250.00%
Public order123.6271.43%
Anti-social behaviour123.10140.00%
Other theft53.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Drugs41.03100.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.92-16.00%
Public order75.42-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-42.86%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Other theft30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.31-7.41%
Public order96.4680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.32-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.32133.33%
Other theft51.8125.00%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.2792.86%
Anti-social behaviour136.9744.44%
Public order53.3666.67%
Other theft41.290.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.14-26.32%
Shoplifting103.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3225.00%
Public order31.29-40.00%
Drugs20.77-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.66-32.14%
Shoplifting84.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.07100.00%
Public order51.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.290.00%
Drugs41.03-42.86%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.0247.37%
Drugs77.23600.00%
Public order61.810.00%
Other theft51.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.29300.00%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.3335.71%
Public order64.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5525.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.30-6.67%
Drugs53.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-20.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Shoplifting20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-83.33%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.85-44.44%
Other theft63.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-44.44%
Shoplifting51.29400.00%
Drugs31.29-25.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202421
June 202425
May 202427
April 202414
March 202419
February 202428
January 202419
December 202314
November 202315
October 202327

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbott Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bartrum Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. White Lodge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hooper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Molly Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1