MK42 7NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7NZ

MK42 7NZ, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.47 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7NZ 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 7NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7NZ, encompassing approximately 717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Railton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fletcher Road with total crimes: 2

MK42 7NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.47-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour58.36-50.00%
Drugs36.970.00%
Shoplifting14.180.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other crime11.39-50.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1043.19233.33%
Public order713.9316.67%
Violence and sexual offences79.75-22.22%
Drugs39.7550.00%
Other crime24.180.00%
Shoplifting12.790.00%
Other theft11.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.62-43.75%
Public order612.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour38.360.00%
Other theft24.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Drugs22.79-50.00%
Burglary12.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1651.5514.29%
Public order722.2975.00%
Drugs49.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1850.00%
Burglary24.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.510.00%
Public order48.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.57100.00%
Shoplifting12.79-75.00%
Drugs11.39-50.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.4416.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.75500.00%
Shoplifting48.360.00%
Public order35.5750.00%
Drugs24.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.79-66.67%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.08-66.67%
Drugs48.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.570.00%
Public order24.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-50.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1850.16157.14%
Drugs525.08400.00%
Public order46.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.18-60.00%
Shoplifting22.79100.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.750.00%
Shoplifting16.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%
Drugs11.39-75.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.4416.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.750.00%
Drugs46.9733.33%
Public order35.570.00%
Vehicle crime24.180.00%
Other theft12.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences627.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.36-44.44%
Other theft46.97100.00%
Drugs35.57-25.00%
Shoplifting14.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1247.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.720.00%
Drugs412.540.00%
Other theft25.570.00%
Shoplifting22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Other crime12.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 20247
March 20246
February 202418
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbott Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Railton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fletcher Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Crouch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Haylock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1