BROOKS CLOSE, MK42 7FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7FG

BROOKS CLOSE, MK42 7FG, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7FG 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 7FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7FG, encompassing approximately 1605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hebbes Close with total crimes: 4
  • Basen Close with total crimes: 3
  • Diemer Croft with total crimes: 1

BROOKS CLOSE, MK42 7FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.87100.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.36400.00%
Public order13.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.3650.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.87100.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.740.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23133.33%
Other theft24.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1150.00%
Other theft11.87-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.23-57.14%
Other crime31.870.00%
Robbery11.870.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hebbes Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Basen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Diemer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1