BUTTERMERE CLOSE, MK42 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8JU

BUTTERMERE CLOSE, MK42 8JU, Bedford has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8JU, encompassing approximately 4247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)

MK42 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • The Old Yard with total crimes: 6
  • The Alders with total crimes: 3

BUTTERMERE CLOSE, MK42 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences129.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8320.00%
Shoplifting61.41-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.07240.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime51.18150.00%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 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 offences127.53-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.83-16.67%
Shoplifting51.18-37.50%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-90.91%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7762.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.06-15.38%
Shoplifting82.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8820.00%
Public order61.4150.00%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.42225.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.06-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-16.67%
Public order41.18300.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.47-81.82%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.0110.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.59-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson62.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4270.00%
Shoplifting104.0042.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7150.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4825.00%
Shoplifting72.3516.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.47-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order86.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.880.00%
Shoplifting61.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.420.00%
Shoplifting61.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In November 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 offences87.06-33.33%
Shoplifting71.8816.67%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Other theft30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.480.00%
Shoplifting62.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.410.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202412
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 202417
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 202411
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 202411
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Old Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Alders
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Links
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tempsford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B531
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Naylor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. St John'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Windermere
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Maples
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Judith Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1