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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NT

LAUREL WALK, MK42 7NT, Bedford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NT 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 7NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NT, encompassing approximately 2751 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 7NT 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

LAUREL WALK, MK42 7NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.00100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.82100.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2714.29%
Shoplifting32.9150.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

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 offences108.72233.33%
Shoplifting73.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting76.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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 offences44.36-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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 offences96.1812.50%
Shoplifting33.2750.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8214.29%
Shoplifting22.91-80.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

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
Shoplifting109.45233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Burglary41.45100.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.09-33.33%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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 offences63.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

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 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
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
January 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 2 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
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 7NT 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1