MULBERRY WALK, MK42 7NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NH

MULBERRY WALK, MK42 7NH, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NH 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 7NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NH, encompassing approximately 3657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Larches with total crimes: 2
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2

MULBERRY WALK, MK42 7NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.55-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.82200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19-20.00%
Shoplifting42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.01-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.11116.67%
Shoplifting73.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.74250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-20.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.37-61.54%
Shoplifting21.37-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.298.33%
Public order33.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19100.00%
Burglary41.64100.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.19-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 20245
February 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

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

  • 1. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1