MK42 7GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GA

MK42 7GA, Bedford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.78 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GA 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 7GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GA, encompassing approximately 516 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 7GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

MK42 7GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2665.7830.00%
Violence and sexual offences350.300.00%
Vehicle crime25.80100.00%
Public order23.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.870.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2061.91100.00%
Public order438.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.74200.00%
Other theft25.80100.00%
Vehicle crime13.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Other crime11.930.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1025.15-16.67%
Burglary119.350.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1236.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.220.00%
Other theft23.87100.00%
Public order13.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1236.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.22100.00%
Drugs23.870.00%
Vehicle crime13.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Other theft11.93-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting429.020.00%
Public order37.740.00%
Other theft35.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-50.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting423.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.740.00%
Other theft25.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.87100.00%
Burglary13.870.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.54-66.67%
Public order27.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.870.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.89100.00%
Other theft223.22100.00%
Burglary13.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%
Public order11.930.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting621.28-57.14%
Other theft111.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.930.00%
Burglary11.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1450.3075.00%
Public order327.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.800.00%
Theft from the person23.870.00%
Burglary13.870.00%
Other theft11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting823.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.48100.00%
Burglary13.870.00%
Public order11.930.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1030.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.350.00%
Burglary13.870.00%
Public order11.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 202412
December 20236
November 202314
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1