MK42 7SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7SY

MK42 7SY, Bedford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.41 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7SY 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 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7SY, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK42 7SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6
  • Railton Road with total crimes: 3

MK42 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.41175.00%
Vehicle crime311.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.9625.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.30100.00%
Other theft24.30100.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.070.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson28.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.04133.33%
Public order27.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.15-75.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.96300.00%
Shoplifting34.30-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.74-54.55%
Public order25.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.26175.00%
Other theft111.810.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-80.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson518.260.00%
Shoplifting45.37-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences34.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Vehicle crime13.220.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.4155.56%
Violence and sexual offences215.04-50.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.300.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 202314
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 7SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Railton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1