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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RJ

CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7RJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.01 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RJ 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 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RJ, encompassing approximately 2372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

MK42 7RJ 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

CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.01137.50%
Violence and sexual offences58.010.00%
Public order42.1133.33%
Vehicle crime41.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1150.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.2211.11%
Shoplifting104.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-71.43%
Burglary20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.75-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences94.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.79600.00%
Public order42.950.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Other theft20.840.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.6454.55%
Violence and sexual offences37.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Drugs31.260.00%
Other theft21.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting1110.5483.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.64-33.33%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.85-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences108.8542.86%
Shoplifting74.21-41.67%
Public order32.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.95-50.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1614.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.790.00%
Burglary21.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.49100.00%
Burglary46.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.370.00%
Burglary22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

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 7RJ 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 Larches
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1