SPRINGFIELD CENTRE, MK42 7PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7PR

SPRINGFIELD CENTRE, MK42 7PR, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7PR 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 7PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7PR, encompassing approximately 3910 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7PR 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

SPRINGFIELD CENTRE, MK42 7PR 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.840.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.02-60.00%
Shoplifting41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%

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 offences105.8842.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.56-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson86.39700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.050.00%
Public order41.790.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.51-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences75.63133.33%
Shoplifting71.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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
Shoplifting73.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.32-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%

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 offences134.8644.44%
Shoplifting33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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 offences94.35-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 offences108.1866.67%
Shoplifting102.56400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.56150.00%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-50.00%
Burglary31.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.3771.43%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7PR 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. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1