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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RU

CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7RU, Bedford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RU, encompassing approximately 3103 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 7RU area, explore the MK42 7RU 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 (33.33% increase)

MK42 7RU 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 7RU 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
Shoplifting2013.86150.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.4533.33%
Public order42.5833.33%
Vehicle crime41.29-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting89.67-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences62.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61150.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0211.11%
Shoplifting93.22-18.18%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-77.78%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

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
Shoplifting1112.25-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences93.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.90800.00%
Public order42.90300.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%

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
Shoplifting1711.2854.55%
Anti-social behaviour75.48250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-25.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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
Shoplifting118.3883.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.54-42.86%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.09-30.00%
Shoplifting62.26-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences107.0942.86%
Shoplifting73.22-41.67%
Public order32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting128.70-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-50.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting1611.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.16125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.99128.57%
Violence and sexual offences45.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2950.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%

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 offences107.410.00%
Shoplifting73.220.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 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 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20242
March 20244
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 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
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
October 20231

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 7RU 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. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1