EATON ROAD, MK42 7RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7RX

EATON ROAD, MK42 7RX, Bedford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7RX 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 7RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7RX, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK42 7RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3

EATON ROAD, MK42 7RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8160.00%
Vehicle crime42.27-20.00%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Shoplifting30.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 crime56.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.42-37.50%
Shoplifting41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.840.00%
Public order22.55100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-77.78%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.53200.00%
Shoplifting72.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.990.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.99-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6750.00%
Shoplifting33.40200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 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 offences84.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-90.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.9466.67%
Shoplifting102.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.24200.00%
Public order33.4050.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.260.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
July 20242
June 20249
April 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 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
January 20241
December 202310
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20243
June 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 7RX postcode area is presented below.

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