COLLEGE STREET, MK42 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8LU

COLLEGE STREET, MK42 8LU, Bedford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8LU, encompassing approximately 3929 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Thornton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2

COLLEGE STREET, MK42 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting166.62-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences74.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2311.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.8511.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.34125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.29100.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.149.09%
Other theft83.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128.91500.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.05120.00%
Vehicle crime52.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.0940.00%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.8720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27400.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.12100.00%
Other theft52.54-50.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.8742.86%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8710.00%
Other theft72.80-30.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Burglary10.51-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.670.00%
Other theft102.540.00%
Burglary72.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
June 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20248
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Thornton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silverdale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1