SPRUCE WALK, MK42 7RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RG

SPRUCE WALK, MK42 7RG, Bedford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RG 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 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RG, encompassing approximately 3224 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK42 7RG 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
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6

SPRUCE WALK, MK42 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.3460.00%
Public order42.4833.33%
Vehicle crime41.24-20.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.680.00%
Vehicle crime52.17150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.55-50.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In July 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 offences108.0611.11%
Shoplifting73.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-77.78%
Burglary20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

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 offences910.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.79800.00%
Shoplifting72.79-36.36%
Public order42.17300.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.6837.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.41600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.170.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-40.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8942.86%
Shoplifting63.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.13-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences72.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-66.67%
Public order20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.23160.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Burglary21.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.20150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 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 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 7RG 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. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1