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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RD

THE BRIARS, MK42 7RD, Bedford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RD 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 7RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RD, encompassing approximately 3733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3
  • The Links with total crimes: 2

THE BRIARS, MK42 7RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3650.00%
Shoplifting31.61-25.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-55.56%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order10.540.00%

In July 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 offences95.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.50125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.41800.00%
Public order32.41200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.54-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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
Shoplifting74.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.80-62.50%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.75-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.5557.14%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 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 offences73.75-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-50.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.03400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.6880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.55-58.33%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.29100.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
December 202310
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1