ST JOHNS AVENUE, MK42 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8JJ

ST JOHNS AVENUE, MK42 8JJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8JJ 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 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8JJ, encompassing approximately 4135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

MK42 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbott Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

ST JOHNS AVENUE, MK42 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.40-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.39-50.00%
Shoplifting51.21-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97300.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Other theft20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.72-5.88%
Shoplifting143.87250.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.39233.33%
Public order92.4228.57%
Other theft42.1833.33%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.40-29.17%
Public order74.11-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-42.86%
Shoplifting40.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-57.14%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.48-7.69%
Public order95.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.18-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.69250.00%
Other theft51.6925.00%
Drugs41.2133.33%
Shoplifting40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.2933.33%
Public order52.9066.67%
Other theft41.210.00%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.12-38.10%
Shoplifting103.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1825.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.85-22.22%
Shoplifting85.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Drugs40.97-33.33%
Public order40.970.00%
Other theft20.97-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.0368.75%
Drugs66.53500.00%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21300.00%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Shoplifting40.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2223.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.870.00%
Public order51.21150.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.140.00%
Drugs41.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-83.33%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.43-48.00%
Other theft63.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-44.44%
Shoplifting51.21400.00%
Drugs31.21-25.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.30108.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.0550.00%
Public order42.18-20.00%
Drugs40.9733.33%
Other theft40.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.900.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202417
June 202424
May 202426
April 202413
March 202421
February 202427
January 202416
December 202313
November 202313
October 202325
September 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 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
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 8JJ 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. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Molly Moore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1