CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7QX

CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7QX, Bedford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7QX 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 7QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7QX, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK42 7QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.7680.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.8360.00%
Vehicle crime42.5233.33%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour56.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-28.57%
Shoplifting51.5725.00%
Vehicle crime31.5750.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.98-22.22%
Shoplifting42.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-88.89%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.08800.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.83125.00%
Shoplifting62.83-53.85%
Public order21.89100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-77.78%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.4530.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-80.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Burglary20.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.04-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Shoplifting20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9337.50%
Shoplifting43.46-20.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.35-27.27%
Shoplifting52.52-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.0983.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting139.13160.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.89200.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13200.00%
Shoplifting53.78-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202413
April 202410
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 202313
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1