WALKER CLOSE, MK42 7GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GJ

WALKER CLOSE, MK42 7GJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.30 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GJ 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 7GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GJ, encompassing approximately 1303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diemer Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Ditmas Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • The Bower with total crimes: 1

WALKER CLOSE, MK42 7GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

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 arson11.530.00%
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 offences12.300.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%

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 behaviour55.3766.67%
Public order13.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In May 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 offences59.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.21200.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

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
Robbery14.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-80.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.67-44.44%
Other theft23.840.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.900.00%

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 offences33.07-50.00%
Drugs12.300.00%

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 offences66.9020.00%
Other theft24.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

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 offences58.44-61.54%
Robbery13.840.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.970.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 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 3 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
October 20231
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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 7GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Diemer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1