ASH WALK, MK42 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NL

ASH WALK, MK42 7NL, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NL, encompassing approximately 3232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NL 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
  • Northdale Close with total crimes: 1

ASH WALK, MK42 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95-33.33%
Shoplifting41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1950.00%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences65.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.860.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.11233.33%
Shoplifting73.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.95250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Shoplifting20.93-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.57-16.67%
Shoplifting33.090.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2671.43%
Other theft13.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.04400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.0975.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17100.00%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 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

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 7NL 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. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1