NAYLOR AVENUE, MK42 7SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7SQ

NAYLOR AVENUE, MK42 7SQ, Bedford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7SQ 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 7SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7SQ, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

MK42 7SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3

NAYLOR AVENUE, MK42 7SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.72-30.77%
Vehicle crime43.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-70.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.94-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.53400.00%
Public order63.4920.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.46-26.32%
Public order54.88-37.50%
Other theft31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Drugs20.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.73-13.64%
Public order86.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-54.55%
Drugs41.7433.33%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.43120.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.6737.50%
Public order53.8366.67%
Other theft31.740.00%
Drugs31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.81-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour83.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7925.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Drugs21.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.81-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson43.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.39300.00%
Drugs41.39-33.33%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Other theft21.05-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.99140.00%
Drugs68.37500.00%
Public order42.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.67-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7610.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.8320.00%
Drugs42.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.81-54.55%
Other theft63.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-37.50%
Drugs31.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.670.00%
Public order42.790.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202419
May 202422
April 202410
March 202411
February 202424
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbott Crescent
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1