THE BOWER, MK42 7GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GT

THE BOWER, MK42 7GT, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GT 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 7GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GT, encompassing approximately 1002 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 7GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 6
  • Fletcher Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ditmas Avenue with total crimes: 1

THE BOWER, MK42 7GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.970.00%
Other theft15.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.99-33.33%
Public order11.99-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.97-62.50%
Public order32.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.990.00%
Burglary12.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.96-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.98-50.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.947.14%
Violence and sexual offences614.96500.00%
Burglary25.98100.00%
Other theft11.99-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.9555.56%
Other theft213.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-33.33%
Burglary11.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.99-75.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.96-20.00%
Public order27.980.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.96233.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.97100.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences312.96-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.9850.00%
Other theft22.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences59.97-61.54%
Other theft24.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Public order11.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.950.00%
Vehicle crime212.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 202415
April 202414
March 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oliver Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Fletcher Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1