TOWNSEND WALK, MK42 7GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7GX

TOWNSEND WALK, MK42 7GX, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.31 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7GX 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 7GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7GX, encompassing approximately 908 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: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 6
  • Railton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fletcher Road with total crimes: 2

TOWNSEND WALK, MK42 7GX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.60-25.00%
Other crime13.300.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

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 behaviour48.8033.33%
Public order24.40-33.33%
Shoplifting12.200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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 offences716.5116.67%
Public order37.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.30-40.00%
Burglary13.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.60-58.33%
Burglary25.50100.00%
Public order12.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.91-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences413.21300.00%
Burglary14.400.00%
Shoplifting11.10-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1422.0155.56%
Shoplifting415.410.00%
Public order14.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-66.67%

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 behaviour918.71800.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.30100.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%

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 offences918.71125.00%
Public order29.900.00%
Shoplifting22.20100.00%
Possession of weapons12.200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.50100.00%
Shoplifting14.400.00%

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 behaviour314.3150.00%
Public order23.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

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 crime29.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.20-33.33%
Other theft12.20-50.00%
Shoplifting11.10-50.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.300.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 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
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 7GX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oliver Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Railton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fletcher Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crouch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1