EASTDALE CLOSE, MK42 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8LY

EASTDALE CLOSE, MK42 8LY, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8LY, encompassing approximately 3467 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK42 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Marys Close with total crimes: 1
  • Little Townsend Close with total crimes: 1

EASTDALE CLOSE, MK42 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.46-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.17250.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.77300.00%
Vehicle crime62.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-80.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.4866.67%
Vehicle crime32.88-25.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.750.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 202414
April 20248
March 20242
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spring Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Little Townsend Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1