THE BRIARS, MK42 7RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RB

THE BRIARS, MK42 7RB, Bedford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RB 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 7RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RB, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 7RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

THE BRIARS, MK42 7RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.95150.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.1733.33%
Public order42.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.320.00%
Shoplifting83.08-27.27%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-77.78%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.33-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences103.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.08800.00%
Public order42.77300.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-71.43%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.7954.55%
Anti-social behaviour75.24600.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.160.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.09120.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.39-42.86%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.17-30.00%
Shoplifting52.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7842.86%
Shoplifting73.08-36.36%
Public order32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.71-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences73.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-50.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.416.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.86114.29%
Violence and sexual offences54.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.090.00%
Shoplifting73.080.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20248
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 202316
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1