WHITEBEAM CLOSE, MK42 7RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RT

WHITEBEAM CLOSE, MK42 7RT, Bedford has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RT 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 7RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RT, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 7RT 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

WHITEBEAM CLOSE, MK42 7RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.11137.50%
Public order49.56100.00%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.010.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.05-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.02-55.56%
Public order22.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.57125.00%
Shoplifting94.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.53-60.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.08-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.51300.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.0854.55%
Anti-social behaviour38.5550.00%
Drugs31.510.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.0783.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.53-50.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

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
Shoplifting69.05-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5614.29%
Shoplifting74.02-46.15%
Public order33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.58-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences76.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.05166.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.08128.57%
Violence and sexual offences38.05-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0614.29%
Shoplifting74.02-36.36%
Burglary23.52100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.530.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 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 13 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 13 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 7RT 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. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1