WHITTINGSTALL AVENUE, MK42 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK42 8NJ

WHITTINGSTALL AVENUE, MK42 8NJ, Bedford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population. This MK42 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK42 8NJ, encompassing approximately 3607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK42 8NJ 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
  • Northdale Close with total crimes: 1

WHITTINGSTALL AVENUE, MK42 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.94-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences73.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.16700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 theft43.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-91.67%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-25.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences43.33-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2737.50%
Public order23.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.54133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.9450.00%
Burglary31.66200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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 offences44.71-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-83.33%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.380.00%
Burglary62.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20241
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK42 8NJ 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. Northdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Flanders Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1