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

Overview of Crime in MK42 7TT

THE SILVER BIRCHES, MK42 7TT, Bedford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This MK42 7TT 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 7TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 7TT, encompassing approximately 1777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

MK42 7TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polo Field Way with total crimes: 10
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

THE SILVER BIRCHES, MK42 7TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.69137.50%
Public order410.69100.00%
Vehicle crime42.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft11.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.13-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences44.50-42.86%
Public order22.250.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.81-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences75.0675.00%
Bicycle theft13.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.06-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81300.00%
Other crime22.250.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.1954.55%
Anti-social behaviour39.5650.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting1112.9483.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.13-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.38200.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences710.1340.00%
Shoplifting73.94-46.15%
Public order33.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.50-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences57.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.940.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.50128.57%
Violence and sexual offences39.00-62.50%
Theft from the person21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.250.00%
Shoplifting74.500.00%
Burglary23.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polo Field Way
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. The Hollies
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Race Meadows Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Riley Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Silver Birches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. White Beam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1