THE ALMONDS, MK42 7NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NP

THE ALMONDS, MK42 7NP, Bedford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NP 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 7NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NP, encompassing approximately 2969 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7NP area, explore the MK42 7NP 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 (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NP 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
  • St Marys Close with total crimes: 1

THE ALMONDS, MK42 7NP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences65.73-40.00%
Shoplifting42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0766.67%
Vehicle crime23.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences66.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09300.00%
Shoplifting74.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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
Shoplifting75.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences44.04-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 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 offences96.06-10.00%
Shoplifting33.030.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3942.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

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
Shoplifting108.76400.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
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 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
May 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7NP 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. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1