BEECH WALK, MK42 7NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NX

BEECH WALK, MK42 7NX, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NX 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 7NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NX, encompassing approximately 4022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NX 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

BEECH WALK, MK42 7NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences43.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.22-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.99100.00%
Shoplifting40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4780.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-61.54%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-71.43%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 offences136.46160.00%
Shoplifting73.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.24-28.57%
Other theft21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2127.27%
Public order33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-40.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2110.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.740.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 offences108.9566.67%
Shoplifting102.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.49100.00%
Burglary41.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.47-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.460.00%
Burglary52.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 20245
March 20247
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7NX 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. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1