LAUREL WALK, MK42 7NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NS

LAUREL WALK, MK42 7NS, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NS 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 7NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NS, encompassing approximately 3502 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7NS area, explore the MK42 7NS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK42 7NS area, visit the MK42 7NS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Links with total crimes: 2
  • The Larches with total crimes: 2

LAUREL WALK, MK42 7NS 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-25.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-60.00%
Shoplifting41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%

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 offences106.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-62.50%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Public order20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.28700.00%
Public order42.280.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Shoplifting20.57-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.00133.33%
Shoplifting72.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting75.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.00-46.15%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.4244.44%
Shoplifting33.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.71-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-80.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.85100.00%
Shoplifting102.86233.33%
Burglary42.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.85-54.55%
Burglary31.4350.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233
October 20232

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 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1