BIRD GROVE, MK42 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NG

BIRD GROVE, MK42 7NG, Bedford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NG, encompassing approximately 1641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 6
  • Diemer Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Ditmas Avenue with total crimes: 1

BIRD GROVE, MK42 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.480.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.44-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-83.33%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.09-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.66-71.43%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.40-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences76.09250.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.4044.44%
Vehicle crime27.92100.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.480.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.14-27.27%
Public order24.870.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.75450.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.7066.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-66.67%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences66.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.660.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.48-69.23%
Robbery12.440.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.750.00%
Public order27.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20248
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oliver Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Diemer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ditmas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bower
    Total1
    Other theft1