THE PLANES, MK42 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7JU

THE PLANES, MK42 7JU, Bedford has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.84 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7JU, encompassing approximately 4705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)

MK42 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6

THE PLANES, MK42 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.7637.50%
Shoplifting82.34-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson51.70150.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-50.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary30.6450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.46-35.71%
Vehicle crime81.91166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.70166.67%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.29-12.50%
Shoplifting72.98-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-72.73%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3377.78%
Anti-social behaviour113.40-26.67%
Shoplifting102.3411.11%
Public order72.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.4950.00%
Other theft41.28300.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.78275.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.1912.50%
Shoplifting91.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91-42.86%
Public order30.85200.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.08-20.00%
Shoplifting122.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9336.36%
Shoplifting103.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Public order30.85-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.80-8.33%
Public order82.340.00%
Shoplifting61.70-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.9377.78%
Violence and sexual offences123.409.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.55300.00%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.29-42.11%
Shoplifting92.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.910.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.560.00%
Shoplifting64.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.280.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 202415
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20243
June 202411
May 202415
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202421
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 202316
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Massey Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tempsford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B531
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1