BALDWIN WALK, MK42 7GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GU

BALDWIN WALK, MK42 7GU, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GU 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 7GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GU, encompassing approximately 974 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7GU area, explore the MK42 7GU Area information page.
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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 7GU 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

BALDWIN WALK, MK42 7GU 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 offences610.260.00%
Other theft16.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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 behaviour23.08-33.33%
Public order12.05-66.67%

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 behaviour310.26-57.14%
Public order33.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.080.00%
Burglary13.080.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.18-50.00%
Public order13.080.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.607.69%
Violence and sexual offences614.36500.00%
Burglary26.16100.00%
Other theft12.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.4944.44%
Other theft213.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-33.33%
Burglary12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-50.00%

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 behaviour918.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.08-77.78%
Burglary12.050.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.39-10.00%
Public order29.230.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

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 offences1016.42233.33%
Anti-social behaviour610.26100.00%

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 offences312.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.1650.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%

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 offences510.260.00%
Other theft25.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Public order12.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7GU 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