LYON CLOSE, MK42 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7SB

LYON CLOSE, MK42 7SB, Bedford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7SB 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 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7SB, encompassing approximately 2401 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 2

LYON CLOSE, MK42 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.08600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9220.00%
Vehicle crime22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.160.00%
Shoplifting22.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.91500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.50400.00%
Shoplifting42.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-75.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.91700.00%
Shoplifting63.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.50-80.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.00400.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.160.00%
Other crime12.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0016.67%
Public order22.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-33.33%
Shoplifting52.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.33125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.750.00%
Shoplifting31.67-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.75120.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.000.00%
Shoplifting54.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 7SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1