MK42 7PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7PY

MK42 7PY, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.17 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7PY 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 7PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7PY, encompassing approximately 944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7PY 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 7PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences721.17-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour57.41-54.55%
Drugs35.290.00%
Shoplifting13.180.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1137.05120.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.64-47.06%
Public order79.5316.67%
Drugs37.4150.00%
Other crime23.180.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1739.17-5.56%
Public order618.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.350.00%
Other theft25.29100.00%
Vehicle crime22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-33.33%
Drugs22.12-50.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1844.46-5.26%
Public order719.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.41-50.00%
Drugs45.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Other theft12.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1944.46171.43%
Anti-social behaviour1020.1166.67%
Public order410.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.23100.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Shoplifting12.12-75.00%
Drugs11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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 offences725.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.41200.00%
Shoplifting46.350.00%
Public order34.23-25.00%
Drugs23.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-80.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.41-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson57.4166.67%
Public order45.290.00%
Drugs44.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.34175.00%
Drugs523.29400.00%
Public order45.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.18-60.00%
Shoplifting22.12100.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour58.470.00%
Shoplifting15.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Drugs11.06-80.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour59.530.00%
Drugs55.2966.67%
Public order35.290.00%
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Other theft12.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.35-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour58.47-44.44%
Other theft45.29100.00%
Drugs34.23-25.00%
Shoplifting13.18-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.2870.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.00125.00%
Drugs49.5333.33%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order11.06-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.590.00%
Public order44.230.00%
Drugs34.230.00%
Vehicle crime23.180.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202417
June 202418
May 202419
April 20247
March 20247
February 202422
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202317
September 202310

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
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 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 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 20244
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20232

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 7PY 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
  • 6. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1