CHANTRY ROAD, MK42 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7HU

CHANTRY ROAD, MK42 7HU, Bedford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7HU, encompassing approximately 1154 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7HU area, explore the MK42 7HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6
  • The Silver Birches with total crimes: 1

CHANTRY ROAD, MK42 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.86233.33%
Vehicle crime38.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.06-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.3925.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.46300.00%
Other theft23.46100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.53133.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.60-75.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.39100.00%
Shoplifting33.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.93-70.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.86150.00%
Other theft18.660.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.720.00%
Shoplifting44.33-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences33.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.600.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.5985.71%
Violence and sexual offences211.26-60.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.99-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences56.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1