MK42 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7LJ

MK42 7LJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7LJ, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK42 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Links with total crimes: 2

MK42 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.5080.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8350.00%
Public order31.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.24150.00%
Shoplifting51.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-55.56%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.560.00%
Shoplifting42.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-75.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.83700.00%
Shoplifting72.52-30.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5733.33%
Drugs31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.98166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-40.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.09-58.33%
Shoplifting31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.9833.33%
Shoplifting43.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.35-10.00%
Shoplifting32.83-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.150.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.04-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0412.50%
Burglary32.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.670.00%
Other crime22.520.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1