WALFORD GROVE, MK42 7GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GW

WALFORD GROVE, MK42 7GW, Bedford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GW 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 7GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GW, encompassing approximately 900 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7GW 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
  • Crouch Gardens with total crimes: 1

WALFORD GROVE, MK42 7GW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.66-75.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.77100.00%
Public order24.44-33.33%
Other crime12.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.5440.00%
Public order37.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33-60.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.43-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.55-16.67%
Burglary15.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.20-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences613.32500.00%
Burglary26.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.5444.44%
Violence and sexual offences114.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.33100.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Public order11.11-50.00%

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 offences915.5480.00%
Public order29.990.00%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.1066.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.55150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.4350.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-33.33%
Other theft12.22-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33100.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Public order12.220.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences37.770.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Public order12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 202412
April 202413
March 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7GW 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. Crouch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1