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

Overview of Crime in MK42 8JR

ST JOHNS AVENUE, MK42 8JR, Bedford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8JR 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 8JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8JR, encompassing approximately 4283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3

ST JOHNS AVENUE, MK42 8JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0022.22%
Shoplifting52.57-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.34250.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10300.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.14-25.00%
Shoplifting42.100.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.709.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.80400.00%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-60.00%
Shoplifting40.93100.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9457.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.57100.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-80.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.33-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.009.09%
Shoplifting82.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In February 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 offences116.3037.50%
Shoplifting42.57100.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4414.29%
Public order51.870.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.14-53.33%
Shoplifting51.63400.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5033.33%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Public order30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.970.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kentmere Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Osprey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1