HANDLEY WALK, MK42 7GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GF

HANDLEY WALK, MK42 7GF, Bedford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GF 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 7GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GF, encompassing approximately 1296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7GF area, explore the MK42 7GF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basen Close with total crimes: 3
  • Diemer Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Ditmas Avenue with total crimes: 1

HANDLEY WALK, MK42 7GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.090.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.310.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-85.71%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences15.40-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31200.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery14.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 theft25.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-71.43%
Burglary11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94133.33%
Other theft15.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.09-50.00%
Drugs12.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9420.00%
Other theft24.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.71-64.29%
Robbery13.860.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.340.00%
Public order110.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 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 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
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 7GF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Basen Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Diemer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1