THE SILVER BIRCHES, MK42 7TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 7TR

THE SILVER BIRCHES, MK42 7TR, Bedford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7TR 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 7TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7TR, encompassing approximately 1684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 7TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Race Meadows Way with total crimes: 6

THE SILVER BIRCHES, MK42 7TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.03325.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.090.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-20.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.31-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.5666.67%
Burglary12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.87-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.970.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.94200.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.1233.33%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.720.00%
Shoplifting32.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1266.67%
Shoplifting42.97-63.64%
Public order22.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.2883.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.47200.00%
Shoplifting63.56-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.8785.71%
Theft from the person27.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.8740.00%
Shoplifting74.16-22.22%
Burglary24.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Other crime12.970.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 202313
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1