MK42 7GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GB

MK42 7GB, Bedford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.81 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GB 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 7GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GB, encompassing approximately 740 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 7GB 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
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6

MK42 7GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2037.815.26%
Violence and sexual offences327.010.00%
Vehicle crime24.05100.00%
Public order22.70-50.00%
Burglary12.700.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941.86137.50%
Public order425.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.400.00%
Other theft24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting820.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.8050.00%
Burglary24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.6133.33%
Public order210.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.700.00%
Other theft22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.10100.00%
Drugs22.700.00%
Other theft12.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.20100.00%
Public order35.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.05-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%

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
Shoplifting414.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.400.00%
Other theft24.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.70-50.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.75-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences24.050.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.61166.67%
Violence and sexual offences210.80100.00%
Other theft22.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.050.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Burglary11.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour322.96200.00%
Shoplifting34.050.00%
Public order34.05200.00%
Burglary24.05100.00%
Theft from the person22.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.100.00%
Burglary14.050.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.200.00%
Shoplifting35.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.050.00%
Burglary12.700.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
November 20231
September 20231

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

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

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 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 7GB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 3. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1