KING STREET, MK42 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8BW

KING STREET, MK42 8BW, Bedford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8BW, encompassing approximately 3402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK42 8BW area, explore the MK42 8BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Massey Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • B531 with total crimes: 3

KING STREET, MK42 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9450.00%
Burglary31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.23-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-33.33%
Shoplifting41.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-50.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.35-33.33%
Public order41.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Shoplifting10.88-75.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.6440.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.1150.00%
Public order82.65166.67%
Shoplifting42.350.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-71.43%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.94250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06-53.85%
Public order31.760.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.76116.67%
Other theft33.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.170.00%
Shoplifting41.7633.33%
Other theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.88-45.45%
Shoplifting31.76-25.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.64-21.43%
Shoplifting43.23-20.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.11250.00%
Shoplifting52.06150.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0625.00%
Bicycle theft21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.880.00%
Shoplifting51.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 8BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Massey Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. B531
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tempsford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vineyard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Proctor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stanton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emmerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1