RAILTON ROAD, MK42 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7PW

RAILTON ROAD, MK42 7PW, Bedford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.77 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7PW, encompassing approximately 630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

MK42 7PW 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

RAILTON ROAD, MK42 7PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour523.77-37.50%
Drugs37.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.75-57.14%
Shoplifting14.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour841.21166.67%
Violence and sexual offences712.68-22.22%
Public order511.090.00%
Drugs37.9250.00%
Shoplifting14.750.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences938.04-35.71%
Public order514.26-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.920.00%
Other theft24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-33.33%
Drugs23.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.890.00%
Public order622.1950.00%
Drugs49.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7550.00%
Burglary24.750.00%
Possession of weapons13.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1445.96133.33%
Anti-social behaviour422.19-20.00%
Public order46.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.34100.00%
Shoplifting13.17-75.00%
Drugs11.58-50.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In April 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 offences634.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.51400.00%
Shoplifting47.920.00%
Public order36.3450.00%
Drugs24.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.17-66.67%
Theft from the person11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs425.36-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.3450.00%
Public order24.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Other theft11.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1652.30128.57%
Drugs525.36400.00%
Public order47.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.34-60.00%
Shoplifting23.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Other theft13.170.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

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 offences726.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.090.00%
Shoplifting27.920.00%
Vehicle crime13.170.00%
Drugs11.58-75.00%
Other theft11.580.00%

In December 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 offences631.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.510.00%
Drugs47.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.34100.00%
Public order23.170.00%
Theft from the person13.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour530.11-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences57.92-54.55%
Other theft47.920.00%
Drugs36.34-25.00%
Shoplifting14.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour717.43133.33%
Drugs411.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.34200.00%
Shoplifting24.750.00%
Other crime13.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Public order11.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.110.00%
Public order411.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.340.00%
Drugs34.750.00%
Burglary14.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 202416
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7PW 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